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GradesInfant/Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Mixed Ages, Two's, Three's, Four's, Five's, Kindergarten
Pages2
TypePDF
SourceChildCareEd
PriceFree
License: ChildCareEd Resource License
Description
Use this printable planning and observation sheet after offering an activity card to connect active play with children’s development. Educators plan an invitation, choose a developmental focus, support play with open-ended prompts, record what children do and say, and identify an adaptation or next step. The quick check highlights how play supports movement, problem-solving, communication, self-regulation, and imagination. Reach for it during daily active-play experiences to guide intentional observation and responsive planning.
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