Play Move Improve

Educator Functional
Observation Tool

A professional functional observation tool for early childhood educators. Generates functional data reports aligned with AEDC domains and Australia's new early childhood supports program.

Ages 3-5 years · Functional data · 7 domains
Educator details
Tell us about you and this child
This information is saved confidentially. Child initials only — no full names.
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This tool generates functional observation data suitable for child study meetings, Thriving Kids identification forms and allied health referrals. It does not provide a clinical diagnosis.
Domain 1 of 7Physical Health and Wellbeing
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Physical Health and Wellbeing
What have you observed about this child's body and movement?
Select each concern then rate its frequency, context and support needed.
Domain 2 of 7Social Competence
2
Social Competence
What have you observed about how this child interacts with others?
Select each concern then rate its frequency and support needed.
Domain 3 of 7Emotional Maturity
3
Emotional Maturity
What have you observed about how this child manages emotions?
Select each concern then rate its frequency and support needed.
Domain 4 of 7Language and Cognitive Skills
4
Language and Cognitive Skills
What have you observed about how this child thinks and learns?
Select each concern then rate its frequency and support needed.
Domain 5 of 7Communication Skills
5
Communication Skills and General Knowledge
What have you observed about how this child communicates?
Select each concern then rate its frequency and support needed.
Domain 6 of 7Play Skills
6
Play Skills
What have you observed about this child's play?
Play schemas and classroom play behaviours. Select each concern then rate frequency and support needed.
Domain 7 of 7Sensory and Nervous System Foundations
7
Sensory and Nervous System Foundations
What have you observed about this child's sensory processing and regulation?
Play Move Improve's specialist domain — interoception, vestibular and proprioceptive foundations that underpin learning and behaviour.
Educator observations
Describe what you have observed in your own words
Include specific examples from the classroom. The more specific, the more useful the functional report will be for referral or child study purposes.
Please describe what you have observed
Play Move Improve — Functional Observation Report
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This functional report is suitable for child study meetings, Thriving Kids identification forms and allied health referrals. It is a guide based on educator observations — not a clinical diagnosis.
Generating functional report...
Analysing observations across all 7 domains...

This tool generates functional observation data based on educator input. It is not a clinical assessment or diagnosis. Always consult qualified health professionals for clinical advice. Play Move Improve collects de-identified data to improve children's services. Data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Australian Privacy Principles.