3.3y–5y8 minSelf-careFamily time
Success Spotlight Routine
A quick routine of noticing, naming, and enjoying your child’s effort and successes (especially around self-care) to build confidence and persistence without over-relying on rewards.
What you'll need
Essentials
- paper
- a pen, pencil, or marker
Nice to have
- stickers or a stamp
- a small jar or envelope to keep ‘success notes’
Movement level: false
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneSays what will happen nextMind· 2.5y–4y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneCan describe self in positive terms and talk about abilities.Heart· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneExplains causesMind· 3.8y–4.6y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUses talk to organise, sequence and clarify thinking, ideas, feelings and events.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 4
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· stretch
What it practices
- Usually dry and clean during the day.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Shows some understanding that good practices with regard to exercise, eating, sleeping and hygiene can contribute to good health.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Eats a healthy range of foodstuffs and understands need for variety in food.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Recognising and enjoying children’s success with them helps them to feel confident.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)