16mo–2.2y8 minStory timeFamily timeReading
All Kinds of People Picture Peek
A warm picture-looking routine that helps your child see positive images of children with diverse physical characteristics (including disabilities) and practice kind, curious noticing.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a picture book, magazine, or printed photos with people
Nice to have
- a hand mirror (or a reflective surface)
- paper and crayons for a quick doodle
- a small soft toy to use as a ‘kind noticing buddy’
Movement level: false
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneLearns that they have similarities and differences that connect them to, and distinguish them from, others.Heart· 16mo–2.2y· core
- MilestoneEnjoys pictures and stories about themselves, their families and other people.Heart· 16mo–2.2y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneIdentifies named picturesMind· 2y–3y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestonePoints to named body partsMind· 18mo–2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneIs curious about people and shows interest in stories about themselves and their family.Heart· 16mo–2.2y· stretch
- MilestoneCopies heard wordsMind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Provide positive images of all children including those with diverse physical characteristics, including disabilities.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)