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Have you ever wondered how to best observe children in Family Child Care (FCC) homes, especially with mixed ages? 🤔

We've pulled together some awesome Teachstone resources to help you see interactions clearly, reflect on classroom dynamics, and support meaningful growth:

• Family Child Care & CLASS Guidance – job aids, protocols, and video examples:
  https://teachstone.com/family-child-care/

• Webinar: How to Best Use CLASS® in FCC – tips & best practices:
  https://info.teachstone.com/recording-of-how-to-best-use-class-in-family-child-care

• CLASS 2nd Edition Infant–Toddler Overview – understand the unified Infant–Toddler tool:
  https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-infant-toddler/

• Infant & Toddler Blog Library – strategies, insights, and examples:
  https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/infant-and-toddler

• CLASS Video Library (myTeachstone) – see real interactions in action:
  https://teachstone.com/support/using-myteachstone/

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Anna Antigua
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We’re talking about this in our Spanish-language community too! You’re welcome to join us:
👉 https://community.teachstone.com/communities/comunidaddeaprendizajeclass

It's overwhelming trying to observe a mix age group when the ages range from infants to 4 year olds.It's easier if you plan to focus on one area at a time: motor skills, language development or social skills. Observer needs to know what is developmental appropriate for infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. I think the focus is on what you see, hear, and what the child/children are doing. Taking observation notes so you can go back to evaluate growth or needs.