Focus

Child Summary

Child: Lily Age: 5 Family information
D.O.B: 11/04/2012
Anglo Saxon background
English speaking
No siblings
Enjoys popular culture
Engages frequently with technology



Significant Information from Analysis of Observations
Learning (development) Dispositions Relationships
Literacy ( & language/communication) Approaches literacy experiences with enthusiasm Has a strong friend circle of Charlotte and
- Recognises own name and confidence Rawinia
- Weaves literacy in dramatic play
experiences Encourages her peers to join in play experiences
- Is able to listen, communicate and
comprehend Shows teamwork and the ability to work with
- Self labels her drawings using oral Uses learning processes such as problem solving other in a cooperative manner
communication within mathematical experiences
- Creates her own stories based off
illustrations Uses inquiry and constantly questions to discover Can be described within cooperative stage of play
new information and discover the world around as discussed by (Parten, 1932)
Mathematics her
- Understand height concepts such as what
is shorter and what is taller Uses imagination throughout role play and utilise their expertise and investigate their
- Understands that her measurement is in creative experiences passions
height

- Understands that there are patterns Begin to understand that actions have
- Can count to 10 consequences

Science and technology Shows creativity within her play and
- Understands that actions have demonstrates this throughout the creative art
consequences forms
- Uses observation and questioning to
understand her world
- Engages with technology to extend on
own learning

Creative Arts
- Expresses herself creatively throughout
the art forms
- Shows her meaning throughout her art
work
- Explains to educators what she is creating
demonstrating her process

Shows spatial awareness when engaging in gross
Physical development, health and wellbeing motor experiences
- Understands good oral and personal
hygiene
- Engages in handwashing, applying own
sunscreen
- Differentiates between good health and
poor health
Approaches gross motor experiences with
confidence and enthusiasm
Human society and the environment
- Shows understanding of living things such
as humans, plants and animals



Suggestions for learning focus Suggestions for experiences to extend Suggestions for strategies Comment [CB1]: Teaching strategies which will be
implemented in response to how focus children learn
Literacy ( & language/communication) Alphabet books and puzzles Modelling of correct sounds and names
1. To strengthen alphabet knowledge through Alphabet applications of letters by educator within literacy
identification of letters Letter sound applications experiences
2. To further strengthen understanding of letter Play based literacy experiences Praise Lily for attempting letter and
sound relationships sound experiences to boost confidence
Scaffolding provided throughout literacy
experiences to support Lily and further
her literacy learning
Open ended questioning to further
learning

Mathematics Block construction Use mathematical terminology In order
To understand more mathematical concepts such Cleaning experiences for Lily to mimic
as measurement and size and use them within Sand and water experiences Scaffolding throughout mathematical
play Measuring experiences experiences
Heavy and light experiences Introducing concepts of measurement
Construction pipes and size within play based experience
Role play experiences and use modelling to encourage Lily to
Float and sink experiences understand
Kinetic sand Implement open ended materials which
have multiple ways to use and extend
learning

Science and technology Chemical reactions Utilize Lilys expertise and investigate
To use scientific processes such as investigation, Messy play experiences their passions
and observation Planting and gardening Constantly question Lily to discover her
investigative processes
Goop
Encourage Lily to watch closely
Jelly balls
Bubbles
Creative Arts Painting experiences Provide a range of art mediums such as
To further develop dispositions of creativity Clay experiences sand, clay, paint, pencils, markers, glue
throughout the various art forms Sensory experiences for Lily to use in creative experiences
 Drawing experiences Model dispositions of creativity to further
Colouring experiences encourage Lily to imitate
Cardboard box experiences Provide open ended materials to enable
Kinetic sand Lily to express meaning
Praise Lily for attempting letter and
sound experiences to boost confidence

Physical development, health and wellbeing Obstacle courses Model balance within play based
To increase physical skills such as loco motor Soft blocks experiences for Lily to replicate
abilities and balance and coordination Climbing frames Encourage Lily to gain scaffolding off
Bean bags peers throughout gross motor
experiences to further develop her
confidence
Praise Lily when she demonstrates
balance coordination and locomotor
abilities improving her confidence and
self esteem

Human society and the environment Watering and gardening the centre plants Explain the importance of looking after
To further connect and contribute to the natural Recycling with peers encourage to bring the natural world with Lily
world in from home Utilise natural materials within her play
Water, sand and dirt play experiences
Shared book experiences
Feeding centre fish



 Focus Child Summary 2

Child: Charlotte Age: 5 Family information
D.O.B: 15/05/2012
Anglo Saxon background
English speaking
No siblings
Enjoys popular culture
Frequent engager of technology
Engages with writing experiences within her
home environment



Significant Information from Analysis of Observations
Learning (development) Dispositions Relationships
Literacy ( & language/communication) Approaches literacy experiences with enthusiasm Helps children younger than herself showing
- Recognises and can write own name and confidence strong interpersonal relationships
- Is able to communicate and initiate
conversations with others Shows perseverance within writing experiences
- Comprehension skills Holds a strong friend circle within the service
- Able to identify all 26 letters of the Shows curiosity within experiences which engage with peers Lily and Rawinia
alphabet and then write these literacy capabilities.
- Demonstrates book handling and Has built strong relationships with her educators
understands the way print is read showing principle 1: Secure, respectful and
Shows and ability to transfer what she has learnt reciprocal relationships
Mathematics from one context to another
- Understand height and measurement Has a strong relationship with literacy due to her
concepts such as what is shorter and Uses learning processes such as problem solving home environment
what is taller within mathematical experiences
- Understands what numbers look like and Can be described within cooperative stage of play
can identify and write numbers 1-20 Uses reasoning to demonstrate her thinking as discussed by (Parten, 1932)
- Understands that there are patterns
 - Can count to 29 Uses inquiry and questioning to discover new
information
Science and technology
- Understands that actions have
consequences Uses technology to resource and further her own
- Uses observation and questioning to learning
understand her world
- Engages with technology to extend on
own learning
- Uses technology within her play

Creative Arts
- Expresses herself creatively throughout Demonstrates imagination within role play
the various art forms experiences
- Uses open ended resources to
demonstrate her creativity Demonstrates curiosity with her technological
world
Physical development, health and wellbeing
- Enjoys outdoor play and engaging in
challenging obstacles
- Identifies body parts and some of the Applies her problem solving skills to overcome
uses challenges

Human society and the environment Approaches her natural environment with
- Shows understanding of living things such confidence.
as humans, plants and animals
- Shows respect and care for her natural
world

Suggestions for learning focus Suggestions for experiences to extend Suggestions for strategies
Literacy ( & language/communication) Technological based literacy experiences Use of strong oral language in order to
To begin to recognise words based on sight Play based learning literacy experiences Charlotte o repeat
Reading experiences Scaffolding
Flash cards Extend on vocabulary by introducing
Shared book experiences Charlotte to new words
Labelling words in her environment
Voice prompts of words through
technological experience to enable
Charlotte to transfer oral language to
written language

Mathematics Blocks and construction experiences with Use mathematical terminology In order
To understand more mathematical concepts such different widths for Charlotte to repeat
as weight and height and use them within play Large Tetris blocks that interlock Scaffolding throughout mathematical
Measuring experiences experiences
Heavy and light experiences Introducing concepts of measurement
Construction pipes within play based experience and use
modelling to encourage Charlotte to
understand
Implement open ended materials which
have multiple ways to use and extend
learning

Science and technology Chemical reactions (volcano experiences) Show inquiry and reasoning within
To use scientific processes such as observation Bubbles and soap flakes science experience to enable Charlotte to
and inquiry Goop mimic
Jelly balls Constantly question Charlotte to
represent her scientific thinking

Creative Arts Painting experiences Provide open ended materials to enable
To further develop dispositions of creativity Sculpting such as clay and dough Charlotte to make meaning
throughout the various art forms experiences Use scaffolding techniques to help
Sketching experiences Charlotte express meaning throughout
 Messy Play the art forms


Physical development, health and wellbeing Bean bags Model balance within play based
To further extend on balance skills Obstacle courses experiences for Charlotte to imitate
Climbing equipment Encourage Charlotte to gain scaffolding
Bikes off peers throughout gross motor
experiences to further develop her
confidence

Human society and the environment Gardening experiences Show care and respect for the natural
To understand the importance of sustainability Recycling activities world in order for Charlotte to replicate
Water play Use explanations that reiterate the
Shared book experiences importance of sustainability to Charlotte







 Focus Child Summary 3

Child: Rawinia Age: 5 Family information
D.O.B: 19/04/2012
New Zealand/ British background
English speaking
No siblings
Enjoys popular culture
Engages frequently with technology
Loves her dog Charlie




Significant Information from Analysis of Observations
Learning (development) Dispositions Relationships
Literacy ( & language/communication) Approaches literacy experiences with enthusiasm Built a strong friend circle with peers Charlotte
- Recognises and can write full name and confidence and Lily
- Is able to communicate and initiate
conversations with others Shows confidence within writing experiences Always is supportive and helpful of her peers
- Comprehension skills
- Can write and recognise her first and last Shy personality around new children who are not
name Shows and ability to transfer what she has learnt in her immediate friend circle
- Understand what a letter is and is able to from one context to another
identify this
- Enjoys listening to stories Uses learning processes such as problem solving Has built strong relationships with her educators
within mathematical experiences showing principle 1: Secure, respectful and
Mathematics reciprocal relationships
- Understand height and measurement Beginning to use mathematics within her play
concepts such as what is shorter and
what is taller Uses reasoning to demonstrate her thinking
- Understands numerals and their purpose
- Understands that there are patterns Uses inquiry and questioning to discover new
 - Can count to 19 information

Science and technology
- Understands that actions have Uses technology to resource and further her own
consequences learning
- Uses observation and questioning to
understand her world
- Engages with technology to extend on
own learning
- Uses technology within her play

Creative Arts Demonstrates imagination within role play
- Expresses herself creatively throughout experiences
the various art forms
- Enjoys drawing and painting experience Demonstrates curiosity with her technological
- Discusses her drawings with peers and world
educators
- Uses open ended resources to Shows imagination throughout creative art
demonstrate her creativity experiences

Physical development, health and wellbeing Expresses creativity and confidence within
- Enjoys outdoor play and engaging in creative art experiences
challenging obstacles
- Identifies body parts and some of the
uses
- Emergent development of oral hygiene
and a strong understanding of the job Shows perseverance when facing challenging
role of a dentist outdoor obstacles

Human society and the environment Approaches her natural environment with
- Shows understanding of living things such confidence.
as humans, plants and animals
- Shows respect and care for her natural Shows enthusiasm when discussing living things
 world such as animals


Suggestions for learning focus Suggestions for experiences to extend Suggestions for strategies
Literacy ( & language/communication) Technological based literacy experiences Use descriptive language for Rawinia to
To use descriptive language within experiences Flashcards imitate
Books Play based experiences that allow
Rawinia to self narrate

Mathematics Blocks and construction experiences with Use mathematical terminology In order
To understand more mathematical concepts such different widths for Rawinia to imitate
as space and height and use them within play Large Tetris blocks that interlock Scaffolding throughout mathematical
Measuring experiences experiences
Heavy and light experiences
Science and technology Chemical reactions (volcano experiences) Encourage Rawinia to watch closely
To use scientific processes such as observation Bubbles and soap flakes within science experience and to use
and inquiry Goop communication to represent her thinking
Water beads to how and why?
Constantly ask Rawinia questions
throughout experiences to encourage her
to do the same
Creative Arts Painting experiences Provide open ended materials to enable
To further develop dispositions of creativity Sculpting such as clay and dough Charlotte to make meaning
throughout the various art forms experiences Use scaffolding techniques to help
Sketching experiences Charlotte express meaning throughout
Messy Play the art forms

Physical development, health and wellbeing Obstacle courses Provide a range of obstacles which
To extend on gross motor capabilities Relay races further enable Rawinia to utilise balance,
Hopping, skipping, jumping experiences coordination, strength
Obstacle courses Model these gross motor skills to enable
Balance beams Rawinia to imitate
Climbing experiences Provide scaffolding to further support
 Rawinia
Human society and the environment Shared book experiences Begin discussions with Rawinia to further
To understand why we need to be sustainable Gardening experiences her understanding of the importance of
Recycling activities caring for our natural world
Water play Provide sustainable resources to Rawinia
in her play