Kid watching is a critical practice for teachers to use because it allows them to gain knowledge about their students. By watching and observing students, teachers can design instruction based on their needs. Kid watching also provides teachers with the opportunity to observe students in their own natural environment, and aids them in identifying students weaknesses and strengths.
Kid watching is informed by cultural difference theory because as a teacher you need to understand and realize that each student is uniquely different. Each student has their own "funds of knowledge" and experiences. Teachers need to draw on students knowledge and experiences to provide meaning and connection to the curriculum. In essence, kid watching helps teachers create a classroom environment that is more conducive to learning and meeting students’ developmental, emotional and academic needs.
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