Running head: OBSERVATION PAPER
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Observing Children Ages 2-5 While Engaging in Play and
How It Affects Their Development
While observing a few children as they engaged in play, I noticed each one acted
differently. Could it have been due to the atmosphere in which they played in? Regardless the
reason, children will always act their own way for the reason that they learn something new each
and everyday such as basic life skills. The three children I looked over are all my cousins, Omar
and Oscar (twins); age two and Emily; age three. Although these kids are close in age, their
behavior amongst other qualities vary because of the age gap and other factors. Note that the age