Discover a new way to be with children The key to observing children, state authors Deb Curtis and Margie Carter in "The Art of Awareness, "is using observation as more than just a teaching technique. Observing children closely provides a new way of thinking about learning and teaching, a way of making children visible as they are, not just as we want them to be. Observant teachers will find more than techniques for wtching or taking notes about children--they will discover a different way of being with children. Featuring nine Observation Study Sessions, "The Art of Awareness" offers ideas, activities, and experiences--much more than just a set of checklists and facts to learn. Chapters cover seven different aspects of children's lives and how to observe them, as well as tips for gathering and preparing documentation. Observation requires a committment to systematic study and ongoing practice, write Curtis and Carter. "The Art of Awareness "is an inspiring and practical look at how to see the children in your care--and how to see what they see.