ShREC in Practice Pack

Support high-quality adult-child interactions with this practical ShREC in Practice pack for EYFS settings, Reception classes, nurseries and childminders.

ShREC stands for Share attention, Respond, Expand and Conversation. This pack helps busy adults use the approach during everyday provision without needing lengthy planning or extra paperwork.

What is included:

• Quick guide poster
• Universal adult prompt cards
• Provision-area prompt cards for construction, blocks, small world, vehicles, role play, painting, dough, book corner, outdoor play and mud kitchen
• What could I say next? prompt sheet
• Observation and coaching tool
• Adult reflection sheet
• Child-led interaction record
• 20-minute staff CPD session
• Staff discussion prompts
• Home link conversation sheet
• Printable mini cards
• Terms of use

Useful for:

• EYFS practitioners
• Reception teachers
• Teaching assistants
• Nursery staff
• Childminders
• Apprentices and students
• Early years leaders supporting communication and language practice

This resource is designed to be simple, printable and easy to use in real settings. It is especially helpful for encouraging adults to comment more, question less, follow the child’s lead and give children time to respond.

Please note: This is an original Made for Monday practice resource. It is not official EEF training and should be used alongside your setting’s policies, curriculum and professional guidance.