The Art of Awareness

The Art of Awareness How Observation Can Transform Your Teaching

Third edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

The art of observing children is more than merely the act of watching them- it is also using what you see and hear to craft new opportunitites in your classroom. This newly updated edition of The Art of Awareness provides a wealth of inspiration and practice. Witness children's remarkable competencies as they experience childhood and find a new joy in your work with children.

In the third edition you will find

  • A new chapter focused on observing children's active play in the context of current neuroscience and the connection between active physicality and brain developement
  • Revisons with a strong emphasis on observing wiht an antibias and equity lens, including new stories and reflective questions to promote learning
  • Expanded thinking about children's engagement with the natural world and supporting children' ecological identity development
  • Access to videos for further study related to chapter content
  • New strategies to organize your observations, share them with colleagues and families, and apply the to planning and assesment processes


  • By learning the art and skill of observation, you can improve your teaching and help children grow and learn.

    Book information

    ISBN: 9781605547305
    Publisher: Redleaf Press
    Imprint: Redleaf Press
    Pub date:
    Edition: Third edition
    DEWEY: 370.711
    DEWEY edition: 23/eng/20220104
    Language: English
    Number of pages: xi, 313
    Weight: 1054g
    Height: 216mm
    Width: 279mm
    Spine width: 20mm