3.3y–5y12 minSelf-careChore timeFamily time
I Can Do It: Needs & Tidy-Up
Support your child to notice and manage personal needs and to use and return resources with encouragement that focuses on effort and independence.
What you'll need
Essentials
- small basket or box (for resources)
- 3 to 6 toys/books/crayons (any mix you already have)
- cloth or paper towel
Nice to have
- soap
- paper and pen (to draw a simple tidy-up checklist)
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
What it practices
- Usually dry and clean during the day.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Shows some understanding that good practices with regard to exercise, eating, sleeping and hygiene can contribute to good health.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Shows understanding of how to transport and store equipment safely.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Acknowledge and encourage children’s efforts to manage their personal needs, and to use and return resources appropriately.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)