16mo–2.2y12 minStory timeReadingFamily time
Puppet Feelings Storytime
A short shared story session using stories/pictures plus simple puppets (soft toy or sock) to help toddlers notice characters and talk about how they feel while keeping language playful and repetitive (16–26 months). Authored turns only (opening/closing are runtime-rendered). Note: `scaffolds_constructs` is empty because no construct IDs were provided for this sub-window.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a short picture book (or 3–5 pictures/photos you can point to)
- a simple puppet (a sock on your hand or a soft toy)
Nice to have
- a second toy/puppet (another sock or stuffed animal)
- a small blanket or cushion (cozy 'story spot')
- paper and a crayon (to draw a quick face: happy/sad)
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
- MilestoneResponds with adult supportHeart· 10mo–18mo· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneShows concernHeart· 18mo–4y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneNotices another's distressHeart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneAnswers story questionsMind· 2.1y–3.1y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneAttends to Shared Book ReadingMind· 18mo–2.7y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneAttends to book contentMind· 18mo–2.6y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneCompletes Familiar Story or Rhyme PhrasesMind· 20mo–2.7y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneLooks at books with a familiar personMind· 10mo–2y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneHas some favourite stories, rhymes, songs, poems or jingles.Mind· 16mo–2.2y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneExpresses own preferences and interests.Heart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 4
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Provide stories, pictures and puppets which allow children to experience and talk about how characters feel.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)