Skill· 3y–4y· 3 min
A Day at the Beach
Parent guides child through an imaginative storytelling game about a day at the beach. The agent coaches the parent to observe how the child sequences events, invents details, and engages in narrative pretend play — building cognitive skills in story structure, imagination, and creative expression.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child sitting comfortably facing each other in a quiet, distraction-free space. No materials needed — activity is purely verbal/imaginative.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneAdds a sequenced storylineMind· 4y–5y· core
- MilestonePretends with imagined roles or thingsMind· 2y–3y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneUses talk to organise, sequence and clarify thinking, ideas, feelings and events.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneLinks statements and sticks to a main theme or intention.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneIndependent connected storytellingMind· 4y–5y· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneStays focused during activityMind· 2.5y–3y· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon