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Nursery Baseline Assessment Activities

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Age range: Nursery (2-3)
Updated: October 2026

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Nursery Baseline Assessment Activity Pack (Ages 2–3) Build a meaningful picture of every child's starting point with this practical collection of play-based assessment activities, carefully designed for children aged 2–3 years. Each activity provides opportunities for children to demonstrate what they know and can do through age-appropriate experiences, helping you gather valuable information during the first few weeks in your preschool, nursery or pre-school setting. Each activity includes clear guidance on: What to ask the child What to observe The key skills to look for Space to record observations and next steps Rather than relying on formal assessments, these child-friendly activities encourage children to learn through play, conversation and practical experiences. They support practitioners in making informed professional judgements whilst building positive relationships with children. Activities included: Posting Building Mark Making Action Songs Perfect for use during the first few weeks in a nursery setting, these printable assessment sheets can be used alongside your everyday observations to identify children's strengths, emerging skills and next steps. Ideal for: Nursery practitioners Early Years educators Childminders Baseline assessment Evidence gathering Professional judgement Planning next steps Parent discussions Early identification of additional needs What's included: 9 assessment activities Child-friendly assessment activities Teacher prompts for every activity Observation focus points Space for notes and next steps Simple, professional layouts that are easy to print and use in any early years setting © 2026 EYFS with Mrs S. All Rights Reserved.

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What's included.

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What to ask the child
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What to observe
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The key skills to look for
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Space to record observations and next steps
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Posting
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Building
7
Mark Making
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Action Songs
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Nursery practitioners
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Early Years educators
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Childminders
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Baseline assessment
13
Evidence gathering
14
Professional judgement
15
Planning next steps
16
Parent discussions
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Early identification of additional needs
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9 assessment activities
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Child-friendly assessment activities
20
Teacher prompts for every activity
21
Observation focus points
22
Space for notes and next steps
23
Simple, professional layouts that are easy to print and use in any early years setting

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What's included.

What to ask the child

What to observe

The key skills to look for

Space to record observations and next steps

Posting

Building

Mark Making

Action Songs

Nursery practitioners

Early Years educators

Childminders

Baseline assessment

Evidence gathering

Professional judgement

Planning next steps

Parent discussions

Early identification of additional needs

9 assessment activities

Child-friendly assessment activities

Teacher prompts for every activity

Observation focus points

Space for notes and next steps

Simple, professional layouts that are easy to print and use in any early years setting

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