—9 minReadingHomeworkFamily time
Simple Sentence Check
A child reads or tracks a simple sentence, then checks whether the sentence matches a picture or real action.
What you'll need
Essentials
- paper
- crayon
- two household objects
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
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