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 IT DRDP (2025) 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.
Playdough
Video Background: The boy at the playdough table plays alongside peers. He shares with his teacher how many scissors he has to manipulate the playdough. He also notices one of his peers walk into the classroom and tell the teacher he has arrived.
Shape Sorting
Video Background: The baby girl plays with a shape-sorting toy. She mouths the lid, grabs shapes, and mouths them too. She sits with no support and turns her body toward the noises behind her while holding the lid and the shape with both hands. She smiles at her teacher while she is exploring the toy.
- Shape Sorting: Video Transcript PDF
- Shape Sorting: DRDP (2025) Measures Reflected by the Evidence PDF
Snake Song
Video Background: During group time, children want to play the snake song. They ask the teacher, and she agrees. The teacher reminds them to be safe while doing the snake song. Children wait for their turn patiently and join the snake when they are chosen. Children are also aware of their surroundings and are careful when going around other children.
Twinkle Little Star
Video Background: The boy plays his xylophone and makes music, getting his teacher’s attention. He counts up to 5 using one-to-one correspondence, and he also counts back down from 5.
Ramps and Balls
Video Background: A boy is playing with ramps and wooden balls on his own. He grabs a ball, places it on the ramp, and watches it roll down. He does this a couple of times.