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mumofone
25-02-2016, 09:18 AM
My mindee (4) counted backwards and I thought this was worthy of an obs (showing an awareness of numbers etc) but I couldn't find a DM match when logging it online in the LJ, any ideas anyone?

bunyip
25-02-2016, 06:18 PM
You don't need a DM match to log an observation. If you're following an online system that demands one, then I'd venture to opine that system is too constrictive. All obs should be child-focused, not system-focused (this one may just be putting the cart before the horse, so to speak.)

Check to see if the child is genuinely counting or merely reciting. How old are they? Many of the countdowns I've encountered with pre-school aged lo's have little to do with counting, and everything to do with EDNA-type songs.

catswhiskers
27-02-2016, 12:24 AM
Sorry, just logged on, what is a DM?

mumofone
27-02-2016, 06:00 AM
Sorry, just logged on, what is a DM?

Sorry...'development matters'