Observation Record:

Child: Harley
Date: 15/09/15
Observer:
Emma
Observation:
Harley was not himself today. He was very quiet, spending most of the time on his
own, and complaining of a tummy ache. We called Mum who mentioned he had not
been well on the weekend and would come to collect him early. While waiting to be
picked up Harley and I shared a quite moment while Harley was resting on the
couch. I asked if Harley would like to choose a book for us to read and Harley chose
a book about rockets. Harley showed great interest in wanting to know how the
rockets worked as we looked at a diagram of a rocket taking off together. Ted also
came over and we talked about how the shuttles and rockets all help get the rocket
up to space and into orbit. We also looked at pictures of astronauts and the different
uniforms they wear for particular situations.
Analysis:
Harley expresses a deep interest in space and follows through on this interest with
curiosity and engagement in the rocket book. He eagerly participated in the
discussion with Ted and I, sharing his ideas and clarifying new concepts throughout
the discussion. Harley was able to articulate his thoughts and questions clearly and
confidently, whilst drawing on his prior knowledge of space to add to the discussion.
Links to EYLF:
Outcome 4: Learning
Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation,
confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination,
and reflexivity
Express wonder and curiosity in the world
Follows interests with enthusiasm and concentration
Children transfer and adapt what they have learnt from one context to
another
Engage with and co-construct knowledge with educators and other children
Outcome 5: Communication
Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of
purposes
Interact with others to explore ideas and concepts, clarify and challenge thinking,
negotiate and share new understandings
Children use information and communication technologies to access
information, investigate ideas and represent their thinking
Use information and communication technologies to access images and information,
explore, diverse perspectives and make sense of their world

Future Planning:
Extend on Harleys interest in space. Possible activities:
-Moonsand and rockets
- Making rockets (coke bottle/bicarb soda science and/or construction table)
-Show model of space and how the sun moves around Earth
- Space stories