The purpose for Observation is to be able to assist your children in finding those talents and activities that they are naturally drawn to. This makes it a lot easier to find a “curriculum” that works for each individual child. By curriculum I mean places, projects and learning that enhances who they are…their strengths and curiosity.
So, on to step three…Section off your notebook with a space for each child. Here you will write about what you notice as you Observe your children in many different settings.
Read to them. What books do they enjoy? Write about it!
Talk to them. What activities do they think would be exciting and challenging? Write about it!
Go tripping with them. What places do they most enjoy? Write about it!
Work together, cook together, dance, build, create, write, sing, hike. What is it that speaks to your children? Write about it in your Observation Notebook! Do it often, even if it’s only a few short thoughts. You will begin to see patterns that will emerge for each child and will help you both as you create a Natural Learning Environment.