Early Childhood Education Assessment Workbook

Child Observation Form - A
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
Assessment Workbook 4
Child’s Name: Emma
Age: 3
Use this form to record your interaction with children 2 years old and above.
Follow the instructions below:
1. Provide the child with drawing materials. Make sure they are child-safe
2. Instruct the child to draw any picture he would like to draw
3. Once completed, have the child explain to you his drawing
4. Jot down your observations throughout the activity. You may use the
guide questions below to assist your note taking.
5. Once done, scan the child’s work to save in his records
Guide Questions:
1
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What was the drawing about?
The drawing was about a happy family which included the mother helping the kid
play in the backyard while grandparents assisted in cooking and father worked in
the office.
2
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Does the drawing reflect any possible issues or reasons for concern? Yes |
No
If yes, please explain:
3
.
Describe the child’s attitude while completing the task:
The child was visibly quiet while drawing the scenario and occasionally lifted her
head to think what she could add further.
4
.
Was the child able to understand the instructions without difficulty? Yes |
No
If not, explain the nature of his difficulty:
5
.
Provide an example of a story the child shared with you that helped your
assessment of the child’s general disposition:
Emma shared about her mother taking consistent leaves to be with her rather
than her dad because of his work schedule. Hence, it was easier for me to assess
the family condition better.
5
.
Provide an anecdotal information you gathered from the child’s parent that is
consistent with your own observation:
The father could not share the happenings back at home because he is on
constant tours for his business. Hence, in the drawing, the child drew the father
in the office constantly working.
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