Journal 12
The child has made the most progress in the following areas: Fine motor skills
(I would show examples of the child’s art work from several months back and current art work. Then I would explain the difference in the art work and how it proves that the child’s fine motor development in and has improved.)
The activity the child enjoys the most is: Outdoor play
(I would start out by acknowledging the fact that the child has a lot of energy and enjoys the outdoors. I can prove this interest by providing any of the child’s work that includes the outdoors, like science and art. Also, I can explain that the child has very little behavioral problems when outdoors.)
The child is most excited and attentive when: He is outside
(The child’s interest mentioned before will help clarify this question as well. I can invite the parent to shadow their child since outdoor play isn’t exactly a “structured” activity that provides physical evidence.)
The best form of redirection for this child is: Walks
(As mentioned before, this child has a lot of energy. Sometimes this can get him into trouble in the classroom. He just needs a little break and “listening” or “talking” walks outside usually help.
One objective the family could work on more at home with this child would be: More active play; healthy diet and exercise.
(This child’s family lives in an apartment. The child does not have many opportunities to play in a safe, outdoor environment. I would encourage the family to visit the park or other places more often. Also, I would suggest resources like physical activities on DVD for the home. The kids might enjoy this.)