Hospital Pretend play observation sample

Hey educators!

Are looking for ways to improve your observations? Check out my sample observation of a group of children involved in dramatic play. It has description, analysis, inclusion of children's voices, links to the outcomes and links to the EYLF.

Turn a busy dramatic play scene into clear documentation. This resource gives you a full sample observation from a hospital role play area and shows how to analyse the learning you see.

What you will learn

• How to notice social, language and problem-solving skills in hospital play
• How to write a concise observation with evidence from the scene
• How to analyse the learning and link it to EYLF V2.0
• How to plan realistic next steps and set up richer play invitations

What’s inside

• A complete sample observation from a hospital pretend play episode
• Step-by-step analysis across identity, wellbeing, learning, communication and community
• EYLF V2.0 links. Outcomes 1 to 5 with principles and practices
• NQS connections. Quality Areas 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
• Educator language prompts and questions for triage, reception and treatment play
• Environment ideas. Simple props list, safety notes, and family engagement ideas
• A reusable observation template and a quick checklist

Format

Printable PDF. Ideal for students, educators and leaders. Use for planning folders, moderation and assessment evidence.

Keywords: hospital pretend play, dramatic play, role play, doctor play, first aid, early childhood observation, learning story, anecdotal record, preschool, kindergarten, EYLF V2.0, NQS, social skills, language development, problem solving, wellbeing.

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