7mo–14mo3 minMusicFree playFamily time
Where Is The Cup
During a familiar routine, place two familiar objects in view and name one without giving a pointing or looking cue.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a familiar cup
- a familiar washcloth
Movement level: low
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
- Listens to and enjoys rhythmic patterns in rhymes and stories.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Enjoys rhymes and demonstrates listening by trying to join in with actions or vocalisations.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Pays attention to dominant stimulus – easily distracted by noises or other people talking.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “When you use nursery rhymes, help children understand the words by using actions as well.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)