Skill· 2y–4y· 3 min
Co-authored story
Parent starts a short story, then hands off to the child, back and forth. Agent coaches the parent to follow the child's wild story choices seriously and keep the narrative moving. Observations track child's narrative contributions and parent's willingness to follow unexpected turns.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Somewhere comfortable. Bed, couch, car trip. Eyes closed is fine, eyes open is fine.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneDevelops a shared storylineMind· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneSustains back-and-forth conversationMind· 3.3y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneBack and forth conversationMind· 2.3y–3y· stretch
- MilestoneAdds a sequenced storylineMind· 4y–5y· stretch
- MilestonePredicts what happens nextMind· 2.8y–3.6y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneAnswers simple open questionsMind· 2.3y–3.3y· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon