16mo–2.2y9 minReadingQuiet timeFree play
Everyone in Our Pictures
A warm picture-walk where you and your child explore positive images of diverse children (including disabilities), using simple, respectful language to build curiosity, belonging, and early empathy.
What you'll need
Essentials
- 6–10 pictures of children (from books, magazines, printed photos, or on a phone/tablet)
- a clear floor/table space
Nice to have
- a small mirror
- a soft toy to use as a 'pointer' (or a spoon)
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
- MilestoneLearns that they have similarities and differences that connect them to, and distinguish them from, others.Heart· 16mo–2.2y· core
- MilestoneEnjoys pictures and stories about themselves, their families and other people.Heart· 16mo–2.2y· core· Steps 1, 4
- MilestoneIs curious about people and shows interest in stories about themselves and their family.Heart· 16mo–2.2y· stretch
- MilestoneExpresses own preferences and interests.Heart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneSeeks out others to share experiences.Heart· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 4
- MilestonePoints to named body partsMind· 18mo–2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneCopies sounds or wordsMind· 10mo–20mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCopies heard wordsMind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 3
What it practices
- Is curious about people and shows interest in stories about themselves and their family.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Enjoys pictures and stories about themselves, their families and other people.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Beginning to have their own friends.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Provide positive images of all children including those with diverse physical characteristics, including disabilities.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)