Siren Films. Observing Child Development - Inspiring DVDs for early years & education
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Observation Sequences
These sequences show children from 7 to 30 months playing, uninterrupted by adults.
They show the remarkable exploratory powers of the under 3s and the value of this type of play in encouraging concentration and therefore cognitive abilities.
There are 6 ten minute sequences, with infants sometimes alone and sometimes in pairs, showing favoured schemas of action emerging at different ages.
Each of the six sequences consists of a child/children playing with items in a treasure basket, or for the older children, an assortment of everyday materials (several of each type).
The sequences in the film are as follows:
- Jamie: 7 months
- Jamie & Megan: 7 months
- Benjamin: 12 months
- Megan: 23 months
- Jamie: 23 months
- Jamie & Megan: 29 months
The accompanying notes give in depth background information for each different age group. The sequences are suited to various observational techniques and various objectives for observations are suggested. For each sequence there is an example of an observation in detail and an interpretation and conclusion.
One of the great advantages of these sequences is that two of the children featured have been filmed as they grow older. Objectives are therefore also suggested for observing one child over a period of time.
72 mins
Links to EYFS principles:
- A Unique Child: 1.1
- Enabling Environments: 3.1
- Learning & Development: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4