Anecdotal Observation Record

Child’s Name: Miles T. Age: 3years, 2 months

Observer: Juanita Dietmeier Date: March 5th, 2020, 7:00pm

Anecdotal Note: Describe what you saw the child do and/or heard the child say.

Miles is reading a story to Grandpa. Miles said, “Thomas is stuck in mud. He stuck in mud. I
can’t read it. You read it grandpa.” Miles turned the page. Miles says, “He all dirty. He needs a
wash.” Miles picks up another book and says, “Now read that one.” Grandpa begins reading.
Pointing to a picture Miles says, “That hot dog. I eat hot dog.” Grandpa reads and Miles makes
animal sounds. Miles wants to turn the page. Grandpa says I’m not done with that page yet and
raises the book up. Miles say, “Hey, bring it down.” Grandpa brings the book down and continues
to read. Miles says, “Hey, he has an instrument,” while pointing to the picture.

Check off the areas of Analysis: I put this under social

development that apply: because Miles is engaging in a social
interaction with grandpa. He is also
x Cognitive showing respect for grandpa and
Emotional listening to the story. He talks about
x Social what he sees in the pictures and has
Physical a conversation with grandpa.
x Language/Comm.

Check off appropriate boxes for the context of this observation:

x Child-initiated activity x Done with adult guidance

Teacher-initiated activity Done with peer(s)
New task for this child x Time spent 1-5 mins.
Familiar task for this child Time spent 5-15 mins.
Done independently Time spent 15+ mins.

Adapted from Engel, B., and Gronlund, G. (2001). Focused Portfolios. Redleaf Press.