When expected to provide evidence that children are meeting learning standards, documentation is a natural way to make learning visible. ... Collaboration also helps build a classroom community, which is important because it engages teachers, parents, and children in thinking about the process of learning.

Why is it important to document children's learning?

Documenting a child's learning process and achievements helps the child, teacher, and parents in important social, emotional, physical, and cognitive ways. Different types of documentation serve different purposes, but mostly they provide opportunities for further learning and development.

Why documenting children's learning is important in early learning and care settings?

Documentation helps show how you plan for and support babies', toddlers' and young children's learning and development. It makes children's learning visible and is an important part of the planning and assessment process. Involving children in the documenting process enables them to feel part of the process.