3.3y–5y10 minFamily timeSocial play
Mini Show-and-Tell Circle
A repeatable small-group sharing routine where your child talks about something they’re interested in or have done, practises turn-taking, and packs away items safely.
What you'll need
Essentials
- one small ‘share item’ (toy, leaf, drawing, photo, or safe household object)
- a ‘talking object’ (spoon, soft ball, or small cushion)
Nice to have
- paper and crayons for drawing what was shared
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
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· core
- MilestoneSustains back-and-forth conversationMind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneWaits for needs or turnsHeart· 2.5y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneListens to others one to one or in small groups, when conversation interests them.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneLinks statements and sticks to a main theme or intention.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneIndependently restrains impulsesHeart· 4y–6y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneFollows instructions with several steps or actionsMind· 3.3y–4y· stretch· Step 4
- MilestoneShows understanding of how to transport and store equipment safely.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 4
- MilestoneUses tools and equipment safelyHeart· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Provide regular opportunities for children to talk to their small group about something they are interested in or have done.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)