3.3y–5y12 minOutdoorArtFamily time
Explorer Record-It Lab
A mini investigation where your child looks closely at something in the local environment and records findings by drawing, making a simple model, or taking a photo, then compares and explains what they found.
What you'll need
Essentials
- paper
- pencil or crayons
Nice to have
- phone camera
- building blocks or recycled boxes
- tape or glue stick
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
- MilestoneCaptures experiences and responses with a range of media, such as music, dance and paint and other materials or words.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· core
- MilestoneShows object-function knowledgeMind· 2.7y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCreate simple representations of events, people and objects.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneExplains own knowledge and understanding, and asks appropriate questions of others.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch
- MilestoneCompares object propertiesMind· 2.8y–5y· stretch· Step 4
What it practices
- Looks closely at similarities, differences, patterns and change.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Early Learning Goal Children recognise that a range of technology is used in places such as homes and schools. They select and use technology for particular purposes.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Give opportunities to record findings by, e.g. drawing, writing, making a model or photographing.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)