📋 Instructions for Teachers

How to Use This Checklist:

• Use during Bible story reading and small group discussions

• Observe each student's engagement and participation

• Mark Yes/No for each behaviour observed

• Focus on tuakana-teina support and inclusive participation

• Note differentiation strategies used in comments section

👥 Student Observation Grid

Listens Attentively:

Yes No

Uses Sentence Starters:

Yes No

Contributes Ideas (Characters/Setting/Feelings):

Yes No

Uses Non-verbal Responses:

Yes No

Engages in Tuakana-Teina Support:

Yes No

Shares New Word/Story Response:

Yes No

Notes/Comments:

Listens Attentively:

Yes No

Uses Sentence Starters:

Yes No

Contributes Ideas (Characters/Setting/Feelings):

Yes No

Uses Non-verbal Responses:

Yes No

Engages in Tuakana-Teina Support:

Yes No

Shares New Word/Story Response:

Yes No

Notes/Comments:

Listens Attentively:

Yes No

Uses Sentence Starters:

Yes No

Contributes Ideas (Characters/Setting/Feelings):

Yes No

Uses Non-verbal Responses:

Yes No

Engages in Tuakana-Teina Support:

Yes No

Shares New Word/Story Response:

Yes No

Notes/Comments:

🎯 Success Criteria Reference

Look for evidence that students:

• Listen attentively and respond thoughtfully during Bible story reading

• Identify and discuss key story elements (characters, setting, plot, feelings)

• Share personal responses verbally or through alternative communication modes

• Actively participate using sentence starters and visual supports

• Support peers through tuakana-teina relationships

Differentiation Notes: