3.3y–5y12 minSocial playWith other childrenFamily time

Fair Help Stories

A short toy-story activity to help children understand why some people need extra help and why certain things can feel upsetting, building empathy and fair-minded explanations.

What you'll need

Essentials

2 small toys or figures
2 cups (or small containers)
a small cloth/blanket (or scarf)

Nice to have

paper and pencil
a small ball (or rolled-up socks)

Movement level: low

What you'll do

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What this develops

What it practices

Early Learning Goal Children talk about past and present events in their own lives and in the lives of family members. They know that other children don’t always enjoy the same things, and are sensitive to this. They know about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, communities and traditions.
Observable behaviour from Development Matters

Where it comes from

Framework: Early Years Foundation Stage (England)
Source: Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
Original guidance: “Explain carefully why some children may need extra help or support for some things, or why some children feel upset by a particular thing.”
License: Open Government Licence v3.0