EDUC 2204
CLASS OBSERVATION FORM
Toddlers
Name of child__________
Age_______
Gender________
I.
Physical Development
Give example of other movements or grasps?
Palmer_____
Pincer_____
Tripod_____
Describe any large muscle development?
Walking? Running? Hopping? Jumps in place?
Describe any small muscle development?
Holding objects? Catching objects?
Scribbling? Points to objects? Build tower of blocks?
Intellectual Development
What words/ sounds or phrases does the child say?
Do you notice the use of underextension?- the narrow use of a new
word (“wubby” is the name for the child’s favorite blanket but not
other blankets).
Does the child utilize overextension word used for a wider
collection of objects (“car” for buses, trains, trucks, etc.)
Is there any non verbal language going on?
Give examples
Does the child repeat any behaviors?
Give examples
Does the child imitate any behaviors?
Give examples
Do you notice any experimental behaviors occurring (trying to fit
objects together, exploring a new object)?