—8 minReadingFamily timeFree play
Read and Find Label
A label hunt where a child reads a simple word and uses a book or household print to confirm meaning.
What you'll need
Essentials
- paper labels
- crayon
- familiar book or food packet
Nice to have
- paper and crayon if useful for recording
Movement level: low
What you'll do
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneExplains own knowledge and understanding, and asks appropriate questions of others.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneNames lettersMind· 3.3y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneExtends vocabulary, especially by grouping and naming, exploring the meaning and sounds of new words.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 3
What it practices
- Begins to read words and simple sentences.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Uses vocabulary and forms of speech that are increasingly influenced by their experiences of books.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Enjoys an increasing range of books.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Knows that information can be retrieved from books and computers.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE) — cross-aspect multi-target authored per DM2012 's See [other aspect] pattern