Early Years Foundation Stage Programme

EYFS - TODDLERS

(Approx. 18–30 months)


Development Focus (EYFS Areas)
What Teaching Looks Like
Literacy Foundations
Mathematics Foundations
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts & Design
What to Observe

Toddlers Objectives

Area

Expected Development

Objective

(What We Are Working Towards)

Listening & Language

Follows simple instructions, uses words

Encourage verbal communication and understanding

Social & Emotional

Plays alongside peers

Support social interaction and early turn-taking

Physical

Runs, climbs, scribbles

Improve coordination and fine motor control

Literacy

Turns pages, enjoys stories

Build listening skills and story awareness

Mathematics

Counts to 5, sorts objects

Develop early counting and sorting skills

Understanding the World

Observes environment

Encourage observation and naming of surroundings

Expressive Arts

Enjoys music and movement

Support self-expression through movement and sound