2.5y–4y3 minActive playOutdoorFamily time
Stop And Hold
During a normal walk, pause safely before a road crossing and give your child a clear protective direction.
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
- Observes the effects of activity on their bodies.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Can tell adults when hungry or tired or when they want to rest or play.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Understands that equipment and tools have to be used safely.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Can usually manage washing and drying hands.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Gains more bowel and bladder control and can attend to toileting needs most of the time themselves.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Encourage children to be active and energetic by organising lively games, since physical activity is important in maintaining good health and in guarding against children becoming overweight or obese in later life.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)