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Record:
Child:
Ethan
Date:
15/09/15
Observer:
Emma
Observation:
Ethan
sat
with
Steph
at
the
writing
table
ready
to
make
his
placemat.
He
picked
up
a
black
texta
and
identified
the
letters
in
his
name.
Ethan
used
the
model
template
of
his
name
and
begin
attempting
to
write
the
letters.
Steph
corrected
Ethans
pencil
grip
as
Ethans
hand
was
twisted
backwards.
Ethan
copied
the
letters
well,
making
accurate
approximations
of
each
letter
and
writing
from
left
to
right.
Once
completed
he
looked
up
at
Steph
and
said
Its
Ethan.
Analysis:
Ethan
is
beginning
to
develop
an
understanding
of
concepts
of
print,
such
as
writing
from
left
to
right,
and
using
symbols
to
create
meaning.
He
is
able
to
identify
the
letters
of
his
name
and
shares
his
knowledge
and
satisfaction
with
educators.
He
takes
on
corrective
feedback
about
his
pencil
grip
and
was
able
to
apply
this
immediate,
and
maintain
it
throughout
the
rest
of
the
writing
experience.
Links
to
EYLF:
Outcome
3:
Wellbeing
Children
take
increasing
responsibility
for
their
own
health
and
physical
wellbeing
Developing
fine
motor
skills
in
complex
movement
patterns
Outcome
5:
Communication
Children
engage
with
a
range
of
texts
and
gain
meaning
from
these
texts
Beginning
to
understand
key
literacy
concepts
and
processes
Outcome
5:
Communication
Children
begin
to
understand
how
symbols
and
pattern
systems
work
Shows
awareness
of
the
relationships
between
oral,
written,
and
visual
representations
Future
Planning:
Continue
to
provide
opportunities
for
Ethan
to
explore
print
and
develop
fine
motor
strength
through
creative
outlets
such
as
drawing,
salts
trays,
finger
painting,
and
play
dough.
Continue
developing
Ethans
print
awareness
through
exploring
written
texts.