2.5y–4.2y12 minWith other childrenFamily timeSocial play
Life Share Bag Circle
A guided sharing-and-listening routine where your child and others share experiences and knowledge from different parts of their lives, practising questions, comparisons, and respect for differences.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a small bag or box
- 3–6 small objects or photos that represent different parts of life (e.g., spoon, scarf, shell, bus ticket, toy, family photo)
- paper and a pencil or crayons
Nice to have
- sticky notes or small paper labels
- a timer (optional)
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
- MilestoneExplains own knowledge and understanding, and asks appropriate questions of others.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· core
- MilestoneListens to others one to one or in small groups, when conversation interests them.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch
- MilestoneKnows some of the things that make them unique, and can talk about some of the similarities and differences in relation to friends or family.Heart· 2.5y–4.2y· core
- MilestoneAsks Wh-QuestionsMind· 2.3y–3.2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneTalks About Past and Future EventsMind· 2.5y–3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneUses three- to five-word sentencesMind· 2y–4y· core· Step 1
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Provide activities and opportunities for children to share experiences and knowledge from different parts of their lives with each other.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)