Look, Notice, Jot: Preschool Routine-Time Observation Checklist

Keep this quick checklist on a clipboard to capture children’s learning during everyday preschool routines. The page prompts you to note factual examples of communication, problem-solving, participation, and mealtime skills across arrival, play, group time, and meals. Record what a child did or said, and revisit unchecked prompts when another observation opportunity arises—these notes are examples, not scores or judgments. It’s a practical tool for routine-time documentation and planning what to observe next.