3.3y–5y12 minFamily timeStory timeCommunity time
Modern Photo Windows
A modern-photo discussion game that helps you use up-to-date images of places that are often misrepresented, so your child can notice everyday life, compare respectfully, and avoid stereotypes.
What you'll need
Essentials
- 4–8 modern photos (on your phone, in books, magazines, or printed pictures) showing everyday life in a place that is often misrepresented
- paper and a pencil/crayon
Nice to have
- a map or globe (optional)
- sticky notes (optional)
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
- MilestoneIdentifies shared category featuresMind· 2.8y–5y· stretch· Step 2
- 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
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneLonger sentencesMind· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneExtends vocabulary, especially by grouping and naming, exploring the meaning and sounds of new words.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneListens to others one to one or in small groups, when conversation interests them.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· core· Step 1
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Ensure the use of modern photographs of parts of the world that are commonly stereotyped and misrepresented,”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)