Observe & Assess: Quick Coaching Checklist for Early Childhood Educators

Use this printable checklist during a brief coaching observation to document an educator’s practice and its impact on children. The form includes space for the coachee, observer, date, setting, and focus, plus prompts for recording timed evidence and rating performance as Emerging, Developing, or Consistent. It helps mentors notice practices such as naming learning goals, using open-ended prompts, listening, responding to children’s cues, and adjusting support. Reach for it during classroom walkthroughs, reflective coaching conversations, or follow-up observations.