The Little Minds Engagement Programme has been designed to support children at different stages of engagement through clear, practical activities that are easy to follow and use within everyday practice.

It provides a step-by-step structure that helps practitioners feel confident in supporting children from early attention through to sustained engagement and interaction.

🌿 What’s included

• 3 clearly defined stages:

  • Getting Attention

  • Joining In

  • Staying & Engaging

• 8 activities per stage (24 activities in total)

• A full overview guide explaining how to use the programme

• Simple, printable activity sheets designed for real-life use in early years settings

💡 Designed for practice

This programme has been created with busy early years practitioners in mind.

There is no overcomplication or unnecessary theory — just clear, manageable activities that can be used straight away.

Each stage can support a focused 6–8 week period, with flexibility to adapt based on individual children.

👶 Who is it for?

• Early years practitioners

• Nursery settings

• Childminders

• Children requiring additional support with attention and engagement

🔁 Flexible and child-led

This is not an age-based programme.

Children can:

• begin at any stage

• move between stages

• revisit earlier activities

• progress at their own pace

💛 Why this programme works

• Builds confidence for staff

• Supports consistent, shared practice

• Reduces overwhelm

• Focuses on what works in real settings

📥 Format

Digital download (PDF)

All resources are ready to print and use within your setting.