Example story

Observation: Children negotiated roles to build a "river" from the pump; one held the hose, two dug a channel, another collected stones to make a bridge. They adjusted the slope when water pooled.

Learning analysis (EYLF 2,3,4): Collaboration, problem‑solving, risk management, persistence.

Next steps: Add gutters/tubes; agree on shared goals (fill a bucket to a line); introduce terms (flow, slope, barrier).

Observation checklist

• Turn‑taking and role negotiation
• Planning, testing, adjusting
• Safety awareness and tool use
• Vocabulary in action

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