In this episode of Early Years Explorers, host Afaf Zaidan unpacks what assessment really means in early childhood — beyond checklists and clipboards. From observing children’s play and curiosity to capturing learning through stories, Afaf explores how assessment can be authentic, joyful, and deeply meaningful.

Discover how everyday moments — a block tower that just won’t stand, a paint mix gone delightfully wrong, or a child’s proud retelling of their own story — reveal powerful insights about learning and growth.

Join us as we rethink assessment not as a test, but as a way of seeing the whole child: their strengths, emotions, creativity, and voice.

Reflective. Practical. Heartfelt. This episode reminds us that even the glitter explosions count… kind of.