Drawing learning story example

Drawing builds fine‑motor control, representation, and language. Keep the observation specific and short.

Drawing learning story example

Amelia selected colours, gripped her pencil with control, and added shapes and lines. She described her picture: “a magic garden,” “rainbow tree,” and “glow flowers.” After feedback, she added a butterfly and details to show wings. She revisited lines to make them “curve more.”

Learning analysis (EYLF v2.0 / Te Whāriki)

• EYLF Outcome 4: planning, revising, and representing ideas symbolically.
• EYLF Outcome 5: descriptive language and storytelling linked to drawings.
• Te Whāriki – Communication (Mana Reo): using symbols to communicate; Exploration (Mana Aotūroa): refining techniques through practice.

Next steps and extensions

• Offer shape tracers and curved/straight line practice sheets as optional scaffolds.
• Provide prompts (Who is here? Where is it? What happens next?) to extend narration.
• Invite Amelia to title her drawing and dictate one sentence.

Quick summary and tips

• Note grip, control, additions, and child language.
• Map each behaviour to a concise outcome link.