Delighting in each child -- Staying child-focused and individualizing curriculum -- Getting to know each child and family -- The importance of play -- Learning about children's interests and favorite activities -- Planning for play based on children's interests -- Practical considerations about the observational assessment process -- Rich, informative portfolio documentation -- Engaging in deep reflection about children -- Planning for individualized goals -- Preparing for family/teacher conferencing -- Practical considerations when creating developmental studies -- Continuing the journey of delight -- Appendix A: Two examples of completed developmental studies -- Appendix B: Formats and frameworks.