This volume looks on research on why observation is the primary method for assesssing young children. It is a guide to documentation of learning and various assessment tools that can help identify the learning needs of young children.

References included. 1 of 11 separate and distinct subject books that can stand alone but more importantly, interconnect and as a set they make up the resource Thinking it through: teaching and learning in the kindergarten classroom. It provides a comprehensive guide to creating a play-based learning environment and ensures a balanced approach to planning and assessment.