Observing for Possibilities
by Leslie Gleim

Observation Sheet WITH NOTES (39KB PDF)

Observation Sheet WITHOUT NOTES (14KB PDF)

I have created this sheet as a tool for shifting my work into a more reflective and deeper way of observing children. The Possibilities Sheet also forces me to stay close to the work of the children! This sheet was created in conjunction with a major mind shift that occurred after taking a series of on line courses with Dr. George Forman. Thus the terms that I have inserted reflect this change in mindset.

I have sent this to you in two versions. I HIGHLY recommend that you start with the file that has as an extension _with Teacher Notes at the end (which is the larger of the two files). If you have acrobat reader you will find and be able to read my thoughts for this sheet and why I have placed what I have in it. Be sure to scroll down each “note” to make sure you read all my thoughts or reflections about this sheet.

 So please note-

1. READ the red note first (this is my disclaimer and sets the stage for what you are looking at)

2.all the notes in blue are my reflections and rational for why I have things inserted as such.

3. the YELLOW NOTES are terms as defined by Dr. George Forman.- it is his definitions or questions that I use to guide my observations and work in the classroom each day.

The second version (which is the smaller of the two files) is without my notes

Please let me know what you think or if you find it of any value to you!

Thanks…

Leslie Gleim

The Carousel Center

Portsmouth, Ohio 45662

If you have any questions please contact me at

lesliegleim@yahoo.com

or call the Center at 740 354 3995

E-mail:  sydney@eceteacher.org, www.eceteacher.org • (C) Copyright Sydney Gurewitz Clemens, 2007