Learning Stories
Learning Stories AI Writing Assistant

Example story

Context: Morning table, rolling pins and shape cutters.

Observation: Jai flattened the dough, pressed a triangle cutter, and said, "It's like a mountain." He stacked two triangles and laughed when they toppled, then tried a wider base.

Learning analysis (EYLF 4,5): Exploring shape and stability; cause‑and‑effect; communication of ideas.

Next steps: Offer 3D solids; introduce words (base, point, stable); invite photo sequencing of "how I built it".

Two more example stories

Toddlers: stacking for stability

Context: Table with playdough, cylinders, and toothpicks.

Observation: Max rolled two cylinders and stacked them. When they leaned, he widened the base and said, “Now it stays.” He invited a peer to try his “tower trick.”

Learning analysis (EYLF 4,5): Cause‑and‑effect; naming features (base, tall, straight); sharing a strategy with a peer.

Next steps: Add challenge cards (make it taller / make it wider); compare which bases are most stable.

Preschool: shapes to solids

Context: Shape cutters (triangle, square), photos of pyramids/cubes.

Observation: Ava pressed triangles and said, “Two triangles make a roof.” She joined triangles with toothpicks to make a pyramid and counted edges.

Learning analysis (EYLF 4,5): Moving from 2D to 3D; connecting shapes to real‑world structures; mathematical language.

Next steps: Offer nets for cubes/prisms; prompt, “How many faces? How many edges?”

Template snippet

  • Context:
  • Observation:
  • Quote:
  • Learning analysis (EYLF):
  • Next steps:

Observation checklist (adapt for your notes)

  • Uses shape vocabulary (triangle, side, point)
  • Tests stability and adjusts design
  • Persists after a topple
  • Explains idea with words or gesture

Extension ideas

  • Add nets of 3D shapes with matching playdough builds
  • Provide toothpicks for simple 3D frames; compare strong/weak bases
  • Invite children to caption a photo sequence of their build

Links: Examples · Templates · How to Write · EYLF Mapping

FAQs

  • How long should a playdough story be? 1–2 focused paragraphs with explicit analysis.
  • Which outcomes to link? Typically 4 (Learning) and 5 (Communication), sometimes 2 (Community) for collaboration.
  • Photo tips? One close‑up of hands + one wide shot showing setup; add short captions tied to analysis.

Example story

Context: Morning table, rolling pins and shape cutters.

Observation: Jai flattened the dough, pressed a triangle cutter, and said, "It's like a mountain." He stacked two triangles and laughed when they toppled, then tried a wider base.

Learning analysis (EYLF 4,5): Exploring shape and stability; cause‑and‑effect; communication of ideas.

Next steps: Offer 3D solids; introduce words (base, point, stable); invite photo sequencing of "how I built it".

Two more example stories

Toddlers: stacking for stability

Context: Table with playdough, cylinders, and toothpicks.

Observation: Max rolled two cylinders and stacked them. When they leaned, he widened the base and said, “Now it stays.” He invited a peer to try his “tower trick.”

Learning analysis (EYLF 4,5): Cause‑and‑effect; naming features (base, tall, straight); sharing a strategy with a peer.

Next steps: Add challenge cards (make it taller / make it wider); compare which bases are most stable.

Preschool: shapes to solids

Context: Shape cutters (triangle, square), photos of pyramids/cubes.

Observation: Ava pressed triangles and said, “Two triangles make a roof.” She joined triangles with toothpicks to make a pyramid and counted edges.

Learning analysis (EYLF 4,5): Moving from 2D to 3D; connecting shapes to real‑world structures; mathematical language.

Next steps: Offer nets for cubes/prisms; prompt, “How many faces? How many edges?”

Template snippet

  • Context:
  • Observation:
  • Quote:
  • Learning analysis (EYLF):
  • Next steps:

Observation checklist (adapt for your notes)

  • Uses shape vocabulary (triangle, side, point)
  • Tests stability and adjusts design
  • Persists after a topple
  • Explains idea with words or gesture

Extension ideas

  • Add nets of 3D shapes with matching playdough builds
  • Provide toothpicks for simple 3D frames; compare strong/weak bases
  • Invite children to caption a photo sequence of their build

Links: Examples · Templates · How to Write · EYLF Mapping

FAQs

  • How long should a playdough story be? 1–2 focused paragraphs with explicit analysis.
  • Which outcomes to link? Typically 4 (Learning) and 5 (Communication), sometimes 2 (Community) for collaboration.
  • Photo tips? One close‑up of hands + one wide shot showing setup; add short captions tied to analysis.