—9 minSocial playWith other childrenFamily time
Turn, Share, Repair
A toddler sharing routine where children join play, express feelings, and repair small conflicts with adult support.
What you'll need
Essentials
- two similar toys or cups
- counting fingers or small timer
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
- MilestoneSupported sharingHeart· 22mo–3y· core
- MilestoneExpresses feelings through words or actionsHeart· 22mo–3y· core
- MilestoneResponds helpfully to needsHeart· 2.4y–3y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneJoins other children in playHeart· 2.3y–3.2y· stretch
- MilestoneOffers comfortHeart· 3y–4.5y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCalms with adult helpHeart· 20mo–3.2y· stretch
- MilestoneShows interest in peer playHeart· 14mo–2y· core· Step 1
What it practices
- Can express their own feelings such as sad, happy, cross, scared, worried.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Responds to the feelings and wishes of others.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Aware that some actions can hurt or harm others.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Tries to help or give comfort when others are distressed.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Begins to accept the needs of others and can take turns and share resources, sometimes with support from others.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Can usually tolerate delay when needs are not immediately met, and understands wishes may not always be met.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Interested in others’ play and starting to join in.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Seeks out others to share experiences.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Shows affection and concern for people who are special to them.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- May form a special friendship with another child.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