3y–4.5y4 minStory timeReadingQuiet time

Helping A Sad Puppet

Use a sock as a puppet and let it show that it is hurt and upset, then give your child space to respond.

What you'll need

Essentials

  • clean sock

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

Where it comes from

Source
Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
Original guidance
“Provide books, stories, puppets that can be used to model responding to others’ feelings and being helpful and supportive to them.”
License
Open Government Licence v3.0
Attribution
© Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)

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