Name
Date
Pick two to three children to observe and compare their abilities on as many of the following
traits, characteristics, etc that apply: (Note this is not a complete list. Add other traits as you see
fit.)
Physical:
Age
Gender
Small motor-Dexterity- how well do they manage and manipulate supplies, pencils,
crayons, etc
Large motor- skipping, running, walking, jumping, climbing, etc
Intellectual/ Cognitive:
Attention span
Ability to accomplish a task
Solve problems
Comprehend directions
Think independently
Others:
Socialization skillsAbility to get along with others and interact appropriately
Likes to be a leader
Likes to be a follower
Works well in a group
Waits their turn
Respects others boundaries- doesn’t hit or shove, demand a toy, etc.
Emotional
Acts appropriately for their age .Handles change well. Relates to how others feelEmpathy. Recognizes when to be quiet. Interacts with surroundings appropriately- baby
/rattle, decorations in a room, etc. Respects the rights of others, acts appropriately for age
bracket… Shows appropriate emotion for the event.
Name
Date
Period
Field Site
Ages of children
Write a one page summary of what you observed. This should be approximately 3-4 well
written chunk paragraphs.
Attach this sheet with the checked off traits to your 1 page journal along with the pre- data intake
form. This should be typed and a professional representation of your writing ability.
Rubric
Criteria
Comments
Points
Identified Traits in 3 out of 4
developmental areas. Attach
-----------------/15
your identified traits check list
Write-up was a comprehensive
summary with examples of
-----------------15
what you observed.
Writing skills- written in chunk
paragraph form. At least 3
paragraphs written
----------------/10
Mechanics-no spelling or
punctuation, grammar errors.
------------------10
Rubric and support intake data
is attached.
____________/10
Total
-------------------/60
This journal is due