Guidelines for making anecdotal records. 1  Keep a notebook handy to make brief notes to remind you of incidents you wish to include in the record. 2  Write the record as soon as possible after the event. 3  In your anecdotal record identify the time, child, date and setting. 4  Describe the actions and what was said.
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