EDT 211 Lab

Provocation Planning and Implementation

Name: Erik Quillen Date: 2/25/24

Lab Instructor Classroom: Explorers

Planning

1. Based on your observations and insight from your teacher, what schemas or
interests do you observe in the children’s play?

Specifically, through play, the schemas I witnessed the most were through
transportation (moving items from one place to another, moving toy cars, etc.)
and connection (magnet tiles, puzzles, and more) along with positioning. Those
seem to be what interests most of the children. With that, there was not much
transformation done which could be due to lack of items to do that with like
playdoh.

2. What evidence have you collected to inform your provocation idea/plan? (Upload
to Isidore with this form)
● Schema Checklist
● Reflection Journal or Notes
● Fast Fives Worksheets
● Exit Slips (I Wonder, What If, Let’s Try Sheets)
● Other: ________________

3. Describe your provocation. What materials will you use, and how will you set it
up?

My idea for this provocation involves the use of playdoh and some sort of
pattern/2d shape blocks. I would purposefully have the playdoh outside of the
container near the 2D shapes, so the children feel invited to explore these two
 items in any way they seem fit. I will first introduce the shapes and let them
explore those and then slowly implement the playdoh. As I found through the
schema checklist, the schema of transformation was one I noticed the least,
prompting the idea of playdoh use.

4. Are there materials you are requesting to borrow from the Bombeck or college
classroom? Who are you coordinating this with?

I am coordinating this with Katie Spencer. I am requesting to borrow these

materials from the Bombeck center if available. I will be purchasing some
playdoh.

5. What standards would this experience address?

Domain-Math, Strand-Geometry, Statement-4.a. Develops ability to recognize shapes and

their attributes.

Domain-Cognitive Development, Strand-Cognitive Flexibility, Statement-4.a. Develops

ability to be flexible in own thinking and behavior.

Implementation/Reflection

1. Did the children respond to your provocation the way you expected?

In some ways yes and no. The children used the shapes more frequently than I
expected as I thought the playdoh may take a lot of attention. I expected them to
possibly shape the playdoh into shapes or use the shapes in the playdoh.

2. What went well?

The children used the shapes in a variety of ways that I did not even think about
before going into this. Some children made imprints into the playdoh with the
shapes, others used the shapes as “toppings” on food items they made. I also
noticed a child using the shapes, being hard plastic, to cut through the playdoh.

3. What would you change?

I think next time, with the shapes, I would add another item they could use to
interact with the playdoh. This gives the kids more options.
4. What learning did you observe happening when the children were engaged in
your activity?

I observed many creative avenues with the use of the shapes. Some even
shouted “this is a square” or “this is a triangle” showing they can identify certain
shapes. The shapes were used as a tool more than expected which was great
because it let me see how far children’s imaginations would venture with just
some playdoh and shapes.

5. Include any pictures you took of the set-up and implementation of your
provocation experience.

I forgot pictures of setup specifically :( (PICTURES ON NEXT PAGE)