Skill· 3y–6y· 2 min
Friendship Tea Party
A pretend tea party where your child practices sharing, turn-taking, and positive interactions with stuffed animal 'friends'.
Free to do together whenever you like.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneCooperates and shares with peersHeart· 3y–5y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneBack and forth conversationMind· 2.3y–3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneEnacts a pretend roleMind· 3y–5y· core
- MilestoneDemonstrates friendly behaviour, initiating conversations and forming good relationships with peers and familiar adults.Heart· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneSustains back-and-forth conversationMind· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneHolds a conversation, jumping from topic to topic.Mind· 22mo–3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneSeeks out others to share experiences.Heart· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneSeeks play with other childrenHeart· 3y–4y· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon