3.3y–5y8 minFree playOutdoorFamily time
Move Freely, Move Safely
A short talk-and-play game to practise safe movement choices: scanning space, slowing down, stopping on cue, and explaining simple reasons for safety.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a clear space (indoors or outdoors)
Nice to have
- 3 pieces of paper (red/amber/green) or anything to point to for ‘traffic lights’
- 2–4 cushions or soft toys (as obstacles)
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
- MilestoneAdjusts to stated expectationsHeart· 2.5y–3.7y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneNegotiates space while movingBody· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneExplains causesMind· 3.8y–4.6y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneFollows adult safety guidanceHeart· 2.5y–4y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneChildren show good control and co-ordination in large and small movements.Body· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 2
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Talk about why children should take care when moving freely.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)