Christmas learning story example

Festive activities can highlight sorting, counting, and collaboration. Keep the observation simple and tie to outcomes.

Christmas learning story example

Emma explored tree ornaments, describing textures and colours. She sorted baubles by colour, then by size, and invited peers to help. Together they made repeating patterns for a garland (red‑gold‑red‑gold) and counted how many of each colour were used.

Learning analysis (EYLF v2.0 / Te Whāriki)

• EYLF Outcome 5: sorting, patterning, and using descriptive vocabulary.
• EYLF Outcome 4: planning and revising a simple pattern collaboratively.
• EYLF Outcome 2: cooperating, sharing materials, and taking turns.
• Te Whāriki – Contribution (Mana Tangata) and Communication (Mana Reo): participation and language for attributes (colour/size/texture).

Next steps and extensions

• Create a simple bar chart of ornament colours used; compare “most/least.”
• Introduce shape ornaments and ask children to classify by attribute.
• Invite children to dictate a short festive message for display tags.

Quick summary and tips

• Capture sorting, pattern, and number talk; skip lengthy scene‑setting.
• Link evidence directly to outcomes in brief bullets.