3.3y–5y12 minFamily timeStory timeQuiet time

Our Celebrations: Same and Special

A short, respectful conversation using family memories and simple prompts to help your child notice how cultures and beliefs can be similar, while also supporting talk about past and present events in family life.

What you'll need

Essentials

2-3 family photos (printed or on a phone)
paper and a pencil or crayons
one small 'special' household item (e.g., greeting card, candle (unlit), small bowl, ribbon)

Nice to have

tape or glue stick
stickers
a simple calendar or notebook

Movement level: low

What you'll do

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What this develops

What it practices

Early Learning Goal Children talk about past and present events in their own lives and in the lives of family members. They know that other children don’t always enjoy the same things, and are sensitive to this. They know about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, communities and traditions.
Observable behaviour from Development Matters

Where it comes from

Framework: Early Years Foundation Stage (England)
Source: Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
Original guidance: “Help children and parents to see the ways in which their cultures and beliefs are similar, sharing and discussing practices, resources, celebrations and experiences.”
License: Open Government Licence v3.0