Practice Observing with Support
- Select a setting (exploring, small group, etc.) below to observe infant and toddler-age children engaged in various activities.
- Read each video's background and transcript*.
- Watch the video and record your observations on the DRDP (2025) Infant-Toddler (IT) View Watch Me Grow worksheet.
- See which DRDP (2025) IT measures we think are reflected by the evidence!
* These videos were filmed in various settings, including California Department of Social Services and California Department of Education-funded preschool programs.
Fire Truck Video
Video Background: The boy in the red shirt is playing with an interactive book. He pushes it, looks at it, and makes sounds as he interacts with it. He is aware of the girl next to him. While he was interacting with the book, a fire truck drives by, the teacher says, “Fire Truck.” The boy turns toward the window and stands up to see where the sound is coming from. He sits back down and continues to play with his toy.
Snake Song
Video Background: During group time, children want to do the snake song. They ask the teacher, and she agrees. The teacher reminds them to be safe while doing the snake song. Children wait patiently for their turn and join the snake when it's their turn. Children are also aware of their surroundings and are careful when going around other children.
Sandbox
Video Background: The toddler is playing outside with blocks and sand, interacting with his dad. He stacks some wooden blocks on top of each other, walks toward the sandbox, and starts playing with the sand. He plays with different toys in the sandbox, like blocks, cars, and a cement truck, and feels the sand between his fingers.
Music Time
Video Background: During outdoor play, the toddler with the pink crocs approaches the music area, starts playing with the instruments inside the basket, and also plays with the different instruments hanging on the wall. She also uses her words to communicate with her peers and teacher.
Eggs for Breakfast
Video Background: It’s breakfast time, and a baby girl is sitting down in her high chair waiting for her breakfast. When she sees her plate, she gets very excited, starts making sounds, and kicks her feet. When the teacher places her plate on her tray, she grabs the eggs with both hands and starts eating.
- Eggs for Breakfast: Video Transcript PDF
- Eggs for Breakfast: DRDP (2025) Measures Reflected by the Evidence PDF
Washing Hands
Video Background: After lunchtime, the girl is ready to wash her hands. She allows the teacher to hold her up so she can reach the sink. The girl knows the expectations when she washes her hands; she sings the song with her teacher. After she is done, she says, “I did it”.
Washing Hands: Video Transcript PDF
Washing Hands: DRDP (2025) Measures Reflected by the Evidence PDF
Who is in school today?
Video Background: During transition time, all children are getting ready to go outside. Once they go outside, they sit on the sand and wait for their teacher. The teacher asks the children if they are ready, and they all answer “yes.” They start singing “Who is in school today?” All children participate during the group time, naming all the children and teachers who are present.
Who is in school today? Video Transcript PDF
Who is in school today? DRDP (2025) Measures Reflected by the Evidence PDF