—10 minChore timeFree playFamily time
Safe Team Equipment Job
A practical team routine where children organise household play equipment safely while speaking about their own ideas and abilities.
What you'll need
Essentials
- plastic cups or containers
- tea towel or basket
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
- MilestoneUses tools and equipment safelyHeart· 2.5y–4.2y· core
- MilestoneCan describe self in positive terms and talk about abilities.Heart· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneCooperative turn-taking play with peersHeart· 4y–5y· core
- MilestoneShows understanding of how to transport and store equipment safely.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· stretch
What it practices
- Early Learning Goal Children play co-operatively, taking turns with others. They take account of one another’s ideas about how to organise their activity. They show sensitivity to others’ needs and feelings, and form positive relationships with adults and other children.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Shows understanding of the need for safety when tackling new challenges, and considers and manages some risks.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Shows understanding of how to transport and store equipment safely.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Practices some appropriate safety measures without direct supervision.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Confident to speak to others about own needs, wants, interests and opinions.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Can describe self in positive terms and talk about abilities.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Early Learning Goal Children are confident to try new activities, and say why they like some activities more than others. They are confident to speak in a familiar group, will talk about their ideas, and will choose the resources they need for their chosen activities. They say when they do or don’t need help.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