—15 minMusicArtSocial play
Song Prop Performance
A household prop performance where a child builds simple props, explores sounds, and acts out a short group narrative.
What you'll need
Essentials
- plastic containers
- wooden spoon
- scarf or tea towel
- paper and tape
Nice to have
- paper and crayon if useful for recording
Movement level: mild
What you'll do
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneDevelops a shared storylineMind· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestonePlans a pretend scenarioMind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneInitiates new combinations of movement and gesture in order to express and respond to feelings, ideas and experiences.Body· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneExplores and learns how sounds can be changed.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneSelects appropriate resources and adapts work where necessary.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneSings familiar songs or dancesMind· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneEnacts a pretend roleMind· 3y–5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneBuilds with non-block construction piecesBody· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch
- MilestoneDiscriminates musical instrument soundsMind· 3y–4y· stretch
What it practices
- Begins to build a repertoire of songs and dances.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Explores the different sounds of instruments.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Constructs with a purpose in mind, using a variety of resources.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Uses simple tools and techniques competently and appropriately.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Selects appropriate resources and adapts work where necessary.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Selects tools and techniques needed to shape, assemble and join materials they are using.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Initiates new combinations of movement and gesture in order to express and respond to feelings, ideas and experiences.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Introduces a storyline or narrative into their play.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Plays alongside other children who are engaged in the same theme.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Plays cooperatively as part of a group to develop and act out a narrative.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