—10 minFree playArtFamily time
Look What I Did!
A quick make-and-show routine where you give specific praise and notice whether your toddler seeks acknowledgement and keeps going.
What you'll need
Essentials
- 6-12 stackable items (e.g., blocks, plastic cups, small boxes)
- a small tray or clear floor/table space
Nice to have
- paper and a crayon (if your child prefers drawing)
- a phone camera (optional, to take a quick photo of the finished work)
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
- MilestoneWelcomes and values praise for what they have done.Heart· 22mo–3y· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneSeeks out others to share experiences.Heart· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneExpresses feelings through words or actionsHeart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneStays focused during activityMind· 2.5y–3y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneHelps with simple household tasksHeart· 18mo–3y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneRemembers where objects belong.Mind· 20mo–2.7y· stretch· Step 4
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE) — construct-derived activity authored from enriched DM2012 construct