3.3y–5y10 minQuiet timeFamily timeStory time
Proud Moments: Gifts & Talents Talk
A quick reflection routine where your child revisits a success, names the effort/strength behind it, and builds confidence by recognising their own gifts and talents.
What you'll need
Essentials
- paper
- crayons/pencils
Nice to have
- a small jar/box/envelope (to keep 'proud notes')
- a favourite photo (optional) or a small object linked to the success
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
- MilestoneCan describe self in positive terms and talk about abilities.Heart· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneExplains causesMind· 3.8y–4.6y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneUses talk to organise, sequence and clarify thinking, ideas, feelings and events.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Steps 1, 2, 4
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Provide opportunities for children to reflect on successes, achievements and their own gifts and talents.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)