3.3y–5y10 minSocial playFamily time
Kind Words, Safe Help
A short role-play to help your child recognise unkindness or prejudice, practise simple assertive words, and know how to get adult help to stay safe.
What you'll need
Essentials
- two soft toys or dolls
Nice to have
- paper and a pen or crayons
Movement level: false
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneSeeks help when danger is uncertainHeart· 14mo–3.7y· core
- MilestoneUnderstands that own actions affect other people, for example, becomes upset or tries to comfort another child when they realise they have upset them.Heart· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneDescribes feelings with supportHeart· 4.5y–5.5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneEnacts a pretend roleMind· 3y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUses talk to organise, sequence and clarify thinking, ideas, feelings and events.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneCreates pretend small world stories with toysMind· 3y–4y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneLinks statements and sticks to a main theme or intention.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneAnswers questions about a storyMind· 4y–6y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneUses Intonation and Rhythm to Clarify MeaningMind· 2.5y–4.2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUses three- to five-word sentencesMind· 2y–4y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneSays what will happen nextMind· 2.5y–4y· stretch· Step 4
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· stretch
What it practices
- Shows understanding of the need for safety when tackling new challenges, and considers and manages some risks.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
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Intervene when children need help with difficult situations, e.g. is experiencing prejudice or unkindness.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)