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Mother’s Day learning story example

Celebration crafts reveal planning, care, and fine‑motor control. Keep observation brief and tie to wellbeing and communication.

Mother’s Day learning story example

Sarah created a card for Mum, chose colours, drew a heart, and added glitter stars. She said, “Mum will love it.” She wrote “Mum” with support and placed the card carefully to dry, checking it twice.

Learning analysis (EYLF v2.0 / Te Whāriki)

  • EYLF Outcome 1: empathy and thinking about others’ feelings.
  • EYLF Outcome 5: using symbols and letters to communicate meaning.
  • EYLF Outcome 4: planning a sequence and following through.
  • Te Whāriki – Wellbeing (Mana Atua) and Communication (Mana Reo): expressing appreciation through making and words.

Next steps and extensions

  • Invite Sarah to dictate a short message to add inside the card.
  • Offer hole‑punch and ribbon to assemble a simple gift tag.
  • Encourage sharing how she plans to give the card; capture a photo for her portfolio.

Quick summary and tips

  • Record choices, care, and the message intent.
  • Link to identity, communication, and planning outcomes.

Mother’s Day learning story example

Celebration crafts reveal planning, care, and fine‑motor control. Keep observation brief and tie to wellbeing and communication.

Mother’s Day learning story example

Sarah created a card for Mum, chose colours, drew a heart, and added glitter stars. She said, “Mum will love it.” She wrote “Mum” with support and placed the card carefully to dry, checking it twice.

Learning analysis (EYLF v2.0 / Te Whāriki)

  • EYLF Outcome 1: empathy and thinking about others’ feelings.
  • EYLF Outcome 5: using symbols and letters to communicate meaning.
  • EYLF Outcome 4: planning a sequence and following through.
  • Te Whāriki – Wellbeing (Mana Atua) and Communication (Mana Reo): expressing appreciation through making and words.

Next steps and extensions

  • Invite Sarah to dictate a short message to add inside the card.
  • Offer hole‑punch and ribbon to assemble a simple gift tag.
  • Encourage sharing how she plans to give the card; capture a photo for her portfolio.

Quick summary and tips

  • Record choices, care, and the message intent.
  • Link to identity, communication, and planning outcomes.