3.3y–5y12 minFree playSocial playFamily time
Diverse Role-Play Corner
Set up a small role-play area using household items that reflect diversity in family life and community roles, supporting your child's pretend play and respectful talk.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a small space (corner of a room or a blanket on the floor)
- 2-3 household props for pretend play (e.g., pot and spoon, empty food cartons, phone, bag)
- 2-3 dress-up items (e.g., scarf, hat, apron, old shirt)
Nice to have
- a couple of soft toys or dolls
- paper and marker to make simple 'role cards' (doctor, chef, builder, parent, shopkeeper)
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
- MilestoneEnacts a pretend roleMind· 3y–5y· core
- MilestonePlans a pretend scenarioMind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 1
- 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· stretch
- MilestoneEarly Learning Goal Children are confident to try new activities, and say why they like some activities more than others. They are confident to speak in a familiar group, will talk about their ideas, and will choose the resources they need for their chosen activities. They say when they do or don’t need help.Heart· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneSelects appropriate resources and adapts work where necessary.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 1
- 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
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Provide role-play areas with a variety of resources reflecting diversity.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)