Complete the Learning Story Template by intentionally observing a child. Ensure you:
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Observe and describe the child’s play or interactions with an observer perspective; use specific and detailed
language to describe what the child is doing
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Interpret and reflect on the child’s actions and the significance of the learning that was observed in the
child’s play
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Develop a way to extend on the child’s play or interactions (consider the environment, materials or resources)
Observation Date: _______________________________________
Created By: ____________________________________________
Child’s Age: ____________________________________________
Experience: ____________________________________________
Observation Story: (describe the child’s play or interactions using specific and detailed language to describe what
the child is doing)
Name the skills the child is learning. (Please make sure the skills are developmentally appropriate for the
child’s age.)
Session 15 Assignment Questions
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What did the child learn from this play experience or interaction?
Reflection:
What can you plan to extend this experience or interaction?
How could you use the environment, materials, or resources to extend the child’s learning?
