8mo–20mo7 minReadingQuiet timeFamily time
Picture Peek Book Time
A short, calm book-sharing routine where your child handles the book while you gently draw attention to pictures and respond to their interests.
What you'll need
Essentials
- 1-3 sturdy board books (or cloth books if preferred)
- a comfortable spot to sit together (sofa, floor cushion, bed)
Nice to have
- a small blanket
- a soft toy to be the 'listening buddy'
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
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Let children handle books and draw their attention to pictures.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)