22mo–3y12 minSocial playFamily timeReading
See, Hear, Think, Feel Chat
A guided mini-conversation that creates real opportunities for your child to talk with you (and ideally another person) about what they see, hear, think, and feel—using simple, toddler-friendly prompts and choices.
What you'll need
Essentials
- one shared focus (a window view OR a picture book page OR a household object)
- a quiet-ish moment (reduced background noise helps)
Nice to have
- a second person (another adult or child) to join the chat
- a favourite soft toy (for pretend turn-taking)
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
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Provide opportunities for children to talk with other children and adults about what they see, hear, think and feel.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)