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SMART targets

Early years SMART targets

Here are three common early years targets that we have turned SMART. 

Target: Maths

"To know all the colours"

SMART target: I will be observed on 4 out of 5 occassions to successfully sort the primary colours, red, blue and yellow, into the correct boxes during a 2 week period.

Target: Health and Self Care

"Potty trained"

SMART target: With the support of my key worker I will use the potty, flush and wash my hands as part of the keep clean with good hygiene initiative on 2 out of 3 occassions.

Target: Managing Feelings and Behaviours

"Stop hitting other children"

SMART target: I will develop positive peer relationships whilst sharing by using kind hands and feet on 2 out of 3 occasions during one session at Nursery.