Anecdotal Record #4

Childs ID: S
Date of Observation: 3-18-15

Time began: 10:12am

Age of the Child: 4y 1m

Location of observation: -----Playground
Time ended: 11:00am

1. Note the activity or activities occurring during the observation:

Playground/Free Play
2. Record brief, nonjudgmental notes describing what the child is
doing and/or saying:
S swung on the swings (GM)
S pumped her feet in and out to swing herself (GM, C)
S talked with her friend on the swing beside her (L)
I asked S why her other friend was crying and she said
thats because S took her swing (L, SE)
S watcher her friend crying while she was swinging (SE,
C)
S asked me to push her on the swing (L)
S laughed and asked me to push her higher (SE, L)
S said, I am almost flying (L, SE)
S said, I wondered when you were coming, I missed you
(L, SE)
S said, Do you know who is picking me up? (SE, L)
I said, Who, and she said, My daddy (SE, L)
S said, Hes taking me for ice cream (SE, L)
S said, I will bring you some (SE, L)
I said, It will probably melt and she said, Yeah (SE, L)
S let her friend who was crying use her swing (SE)
S crossed her arms and stuck out her bottom lip (SE)
Ss other friend then let her use her swing (SE)
S began to swing and laugh again (SE)
I told S I had to go and she said, Nooooo (SE, L)
I told S I would be back next week and she said, But I
want you to stay today (SE, L)
S asked me to push her one more time (SE, L)
S said, Bye (L)
3. Note significant interactions between the teacher(s)/adult(s)
and the child:

No significant interaction

4. Note significant interactions between the child and other

children:
S had a conversation with her friend but I was not able to
hear what was said.
S let her friend use her swing when she was sad
Ss friend let S use her swing when she was upset
because she gave up her swing
5. Code observation notes (SE=social emotional, FM=fine motor,
GM=gross motor, L=language, C=cognitive)
Domains are coded above
Anecdotal Record Reflective Analysis
1. What did I learn about the childs development from todays
observation?
S used her gross motor skills to swing on the swings. S
showed concern for her friend as she watched her why
she was swinging. S showed affection toward her friend
when she was sad because she didnt have a swing.
2. What should I focus on the next time I observe this child?
Next visit, I will focus on the childs ability to interact
with other classmates. I would also like to observe more
in the cognitive area.
3. What questions do I have regarding the childs development
and learning?
I would like to ask the teacher about her interaction with
other classmates.
I would like to find out if S knows all of her letters, and
how many numbers she knows.
I would like find out from the teacher what she thinks S
needs to work on.

Developmental Checklist
Physical Growth/Motor Development
Draws
Paints
Uses scissors
Dresses/undresses without assistance
Walks stairs alone, alternating feet
Self-reliant in bathroom
Kicks ball
Throws ball
Bounces ball
Catches ball
Runs
Hops
Skips
Gallops
Developing eye-hand coordination

4 Year Olds
Observed
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Social/Personal Development
Plays and interacts with others
Dramatic play is close to reality, detailed
Shows interest in gender differences
Tries new things
Participates/functions well in group activities
Works and plays well with others
Uses table manners
Respects property of others
Able to resolve minor conflicts
Accepts authority

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Cognitive/Language Development
Counts
Interested in letters and sounds
Good listener
Follows directions
Makes decisions or choices
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Sees the connection between effort and accomplishment
Can complete a task without distractions
Works independently, will ask for help
Strives to get things right
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Likes to learn
Emotional Development/Feelings
Feels secure away from familiar surroundings
Accepts mistakes
Expresses individual thoughts and feelings
Separates easily from parents

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 Develops self-confidence
Greater ability to control anger/fear

Photos

No Photos

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