Skill· 12mo–2y· 2 min
Garden Helper
Parent and toddler water plants, dig soil, and explore the garden together. The agent coaches the parent to observe the child's interaction with living things, understanding of care, and sensory engagement with soil, water, and plants.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Outdoors near plants or indoors with houseplants. Small watering can or cup. Small trowel or spoon for digging (optional). Clothes that can get dirty.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneHelps with simple household tasksHeart· 18mo–3y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneUses objects functionallyMind· 10mo–15mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneExplores or responds to texturesBody· 6mo–12mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneIdentifies named objectsMind· 13mo–2.1y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneCopies household activities liveMind· 16mo–2y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneHas a strong exploratory impulse.Mind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneNames familiar referentsMind· 15mo–2.3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneUses single meaningful wordsMind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneExplores objects by linking together different approaches: shaking, hitting, looking, feeling, tasting, mouthing, pulling, turning and poking.Body· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneStoops or squats and stands againBody· 15mo–18mo· core
Visual example
Coming soon