3.3y–5y12 minOutdoorFamily timeCommunity time
Busy, Quiet, and Clean Air Chat
A quick listen-and-look activity where you supports your child to use opinion words (busy, quiet, pollution) to describe what they notice, explain why, and choose a small 'help the world' action.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a window view or safe short walk spot
- paper
- marker or pencil
Nice to have
- recycling bag or small bin
- phone (optional, for a quick sound recording)
Movement level: low
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneExtends vocabulary, especially by grouping and naming, exploring the meaning and sounds of new words.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· core· Steps 1, 4
- MilestoneComplex connected sentencesMind· 4y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneShows care and concern for living things and the environment.Heart· 2.5y–4.2y· core
- MilestoneExplains own knowledge and understanding, and asks appropriate questions of others.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch
- MilestoneLikes helping with tasksHeart· 2.5y–3.5y· stretch· Step 4
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Encourage the use of words that help children to express opinions, e.g. ‘busy’, ‘quiet’ and ‘pollution’.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)