2.5y–4.2y10 minFamily timeArt
You Said It, I Wrote It
An everyday dictation game where you write down exactly what your child says, then read it back (and later share it), building understanding that spoken words can be written and understood by someone else.
What you'll need
Essentials
- paper or a small notebook
- pen or pencil
- crayons (optional for drawing alongside)
Nice to have
- sticky notes
- phone camera (to take a photo of the message)
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
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Write down things children say to support their developing understanding that what they say can be written down and then read and understood by someone else. Encourage parents to do this as well.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)