16mo–2.2y12 minFamily timeQuiet timeReading
Our Setting Mini Photo Book
A quick make-and-read photo booklet that helps your child recognise familiar children/adults in their setting and strengthens home–setting connection by inviting parents to contribute.
What you'll need
Essentials
- 4–8 photos (printed or on a phone) of your child and familiar people/places in the setting (with permission)
- 4–6 sheets of paper (scrap is fine) folded into a small booklet
- tape or glue (or a stapler used by an adult)
Nice to have
- crayons or pencils
- stickers or scrap paper for a simple cover
- an envelope or folder to store the booklet
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
- MilestoneEnjoys pictures and stories about themselves, their families and other people.Heart· 16mo–2.2y· core
- MilestoneIs curious about people and shows interest in stories about themselves and their family.Heart· 16mo–2.2y· stretch
- MilestoneNames pictured referentsMind· 23mo–2.9y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneExpresses own preferences and interests.Heart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneIndependent page turningBody· 10mo–22mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneGestures wants or needsMind· 10mo–2.3y· stretch· Step 1
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Make photographic books about the children in the setting and encourage parents to contribute to these.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)