3.3y–5y11 minSelf-careArtDevelopmental play
Comfortable Control: Supportive Setup for Success
A supportive, inclusive activity where you use simple adaptations (non-slip surface, small trays, thicker writing tools) to help your child participate comfortably and practise control with tools and movement tasks.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a non-slip base (e.g., rubber shelf liner, a yoga mat, or a damp dish towel under the work area)
- a small tray or shallow box lid (to hold equipment)
- thicker writing tools (chunky crayons or thick markers)
- paper
Nice to have
- masking tape (to secure paper edges)
- a small stress ball or rolled sock (for a quick hand warm-up)
- a lightweight cup or container (for posting/aiming games)
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
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Support children with physical difficulties with nonslip mats, small trays for equipment, and triangular or thicker writing tools.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)