22mo–3y8 minFamily timeQuiet timeSelf-care
Tiny Wins Record: Notice Progress
Record 2–3 small achievements from today and share them with your child so they feel proud; then choose one tiny ‘next win’ to look for tomorrow.
What you'll need
Essentials
- paper and pen (or notes app)
- one way to ‘mark’ achievements (a sticker, stamp, or drawn star)
Nice to have
- a phone camera to take a quick photo of an achievement (optional)
- a spoon and cup (if you choose those wins)
- a hat/jacket/zipper item (if you choose clothing wins)
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
What it practices
- Feeds self competently with spoon.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Drinks well without spilling.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Clearly communicates their need for potty or toilet.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Helps with clothing, e.g. puts on hat, unzips zipper on jacket, takes off unbuttoned shirt.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Beginning to recognise danger and seeks support of significant adults for help.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Record individual achievements which reflect significant progress for every child.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)