3.3y–5y15 minOutdoorCommunity timeFamily time
Community Explorer Mini-Trip
A short local-community visit (or ‘pretend visit’ at home) that helps you and your child notice people, places, and traditions respectfully—especially in places where your child may have extra knowledge to share.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a small bag (optional) and weather-appropriate clothing for going out
- paper and a pencil/crayon
Nice to have
- a phone camera for taking 1–2 photos (optional)
- a simple map (paper map or a hand-drawn map)
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
- MilestoneKnows some of the things that make them unique, and can talk about some of the similarities and differences in relation to friends or family.Heart· 2.5y–4.2y· core
- MilestoneExplains own knowledge and understanding, and asks appropriate questions of others.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneConfident to talk to other children when playing, and will communicate freely about own home and community.Heart· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· stretch
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Visit different parts of the local community, including areas where some children may be very knowledgeable, e.g. Chinese supermarket, local church, elders lunch club, Greek café.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)