8mo–2y3 minFree playOutdoorFamily time
Let Me Try
During a familiar routine, let your child attempt one safe action they have chosen to do for themselves, such as pulling up a zipper or putting on a shoe.
What you'll need
Essentials
- child's coat or shoe
Movement level: mild
What you'll do
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
What it practices
- Responds to a few appropriate boundaries, with encouragement and support.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Growing sense of will and determination may result in feelings of anger and frustration which are difficult to handle, e.g. may have tantrums.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Be aware of and alert to possible dangers, while recognising the importance of encouraging young children’s sense of exploration and risk-taking.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)