3.3y–5y12 minActive playFamily time
Choose-Your-Move Mini Circuit
A flexible movement circuit where your child helps choose activities and adapts them so everyone can be active in ways that match their health, ability, and interests.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a clear floor space
- 2–3 cushions or pillows
Nice to have
- a timer (phone) or a way to count to 20
- a scarf or tape to mark a start line
- a soft ball or small stuffed toy
Movement level: mild
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneExperiments with different ways of moving.Body· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneObserves the effects of activity on their bodies.Body· 2.5y–4.2y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneIndependently manages dangersHeart· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneShows understanding of how to transport and store equipment safely.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneCan tell adults when hungry or tired or when they want to rest or play.Body· 2.5y–4.2y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneFollows adult safety guidanceHeart· 2.5y–4y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneReceptive opposite understandingMind· 4y–5y· core· Step 1
What it practices
- Shows some understanding that good practices with regard to exercise, eating, sleeping and hygiene can contribute to good health.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Shows understanding of the need for safety when tackling new challenges, and considers and manages some risks.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Shows understanding of how to transport and store equipment safely.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Find ways to involve children so that they are all able to be active in ways that interest them and match their health and ability.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)