Anecdotal Records
Anecdotal records are the written observations – word for word, action for action – of exactly what a child is doing and saying. A transcript, if you will, on an event, series of events or even throughout the day.
Anecdotal notes should be used to record the day-to-day development of students, as well as specific issues as they relate to each individual child. Some of these issues might include:
Anecdotal notes should be used to record the day-to-day development of students, as well as specific issues as they relate to each individual child. Some of these issues might include:
- Specific behaviors, especially those that are a cause for concern
- Speech patterns
- Language development
- Social/emotional development
- Peer interactions