The People in Our Neighborhood
Toddlers can connect with all the helpful adults in their world through pretend play opportunities.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Safety First
- Learning area: Visual and Creative Arts
- Level: EYFS 3-4
Objectives
- Identify community helpers who keep us safe
- Act out roles of service people
- Understand how helpers contribute to community safety
Materials
- Pictures of helpful adults (firefighters, mail carriers, police)
- Dress up clothes for role-play
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 role-play engagement, identification of community helpers, and understanding of their safety roles.