How not to lose
WOW moments
By: Eri Akbar
It can be challenging keeping track of all those WOW moments that you record
every time children reach a milestone or display an achievement. Here are
some strategies that will make it easier for you to get organised and stay on
top of work:
Carry a sticky notepad and pen in a lanyard
This allows you to quickly jot down observations anywhere
in the nursery. Even if the notes have to be transferred to the
computer eventually, writing them down means you are less
likely to miss a WOW moment. Neither will it take too much
time away from you being with the children.
Remember to write down the child’s name and date on
every note
It may seem obvious but this is something that is easily omitted.
Make sure you always write in a certain sequence – name and
date followed by observation. This ensures that your notes are
clear, making it easier to compile progress reports later on.
Post notes in individual learning journals at the end of the nursery day
Older children may be able to do it themselves. It also encourages them to read and
feel good about their achievements. If your nursery has opted for hard copy journals,
this means half your work is done, as long as the notes have been written in good
handwriting and language style, which does take practice.