Observation Notes

Date & Time: 02-11-2020 - Continuing Number of Children Present: 3

Name of Child Observed: Mason D.
Focus of Observation: Social and Emotional Development

Observation:
I was able to observe Mason using a social developmental checklist and an anecdotal record. For the social
developmental checklist, there were specific tasks that Mason had to perform and I had to check either always,
usually, sometimes, or never.
 Mason was able to complete only two always social developments. Those were: plays with similar toys to
other’s and gains access to engaging with others in a positive manner.
o I observed Mason playing with a marble maze game by himself. Another student joined him and
they were trying to problem-solve on how to balance it and taking turns.
 Mason was able to complete several usually social developments. Those were: makes contact and plays
with other children, likes to be accepted by others, gives and takes while interacting with peers, interacts
in harmony with peers, shares possessions/toys, and respects others’ rights.
o Mason will play well with his peers especially if they join him.
 Mason was able to complete sometimes social developments. Those were: spends time watching others
play, sees things from another child’s point of view, and strives for independence.
o Mason has a hard time with “striving for independence”. He needs assistance and adult approval
when he is completing tasks or completing self-help skills. (zipping, putting on shoes, etc.)
 The anecdotal record I was able to observe Mason play with the sensory table. He did play alone for a
few minutes by himself, then another child joined him.
o When the child joined him, that is when he started to become more vocal and describing what he
was doing, seeing, and feeling.

Developmental Domain Observed:

 II. C.EL.2 Engages in social interaction and plays with others.
o Mason will play with his peers when he is interested in an activity or game.
o Mason will be better at socialization when other children join him.
 I.B.EL.2 Demonstrates self-awareness
o Mason is able to display pride in his accomplishments, especially his art work.
o Mason does need more help with self-help skills. He isn’t able to complete some independent
tasks without adult approval or extra assistance.
Analysis:
According to the CDC Milestone Moments; a five-year old should be able to please and be like his friends, agree
with rules, likes to sing, dance and act, is aware of gender, and shows more independence.
Mason will play with more than one child in his classroom. He will not actively engage in a conversation during
story time or reading. He will not participate when asked to dance, act or sing during free time. He would rather
sit down and not participate.
Mason has a difficult time showing independence. When he completes a task, he approaches adults to get their
approval on what he completed. When it is time to put on his outside gear, he states, “I can’t it’s too hard”. He
needs guidance with some of those self-help skills.
After observing Mason’s social and emotional development, he is behind.