In The Car
Toddlers love to do things on their own. Practicing toddler safety will help them achieve independent skills safely.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Safety First
- Learning area: Understanding the World
- Level: EYFS 3-4
Objectives
- Understand the importance of car seats
- Practise safe car behaviour
- Use inside voices while in a vehicle
Materials
- Pictures of toddlers in car seats and seatbelts
Assessment
Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Observe understanding of car safety rules, participation in role-play, and use of appropriate voice levels.