2.5y–4.2y5 minStory timeMusicActive play

Move Around Together

Gather a small group for a familiar circle dance or action game. Invite your child to join the shared movements in whatever way feels comfortable.

What you'll do

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What this develops

Milestone
Joins group dances and ring games
Heart· 2.5y–4.2y· core

What it practices

Enjoys joining in with dancing and ring games.
Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Imitates movement in response to music.
Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Beginning to move rhythmically.
Observable behaviour from Development Matters

Where it comes from

Framework: Early Years Foundation Stage (England)
Source: Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
Original guidance: “Plan imaginative, active experiences, such as ‘Going on a bear hunt’. Help them remember the actions of the story (We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury) and think about the different ways of moving.”
License: Open Government Licence v3.0
Attribution: © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)

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