Skill· 3y–4y· 3 min
Let's Go to School I
Parent and child engage in imaginative school play where the child pretends to be a teacher with stuffed animal students. The agent coaches the parent to observe how the child recalls story details from previous days and organizes play sequences — building narrative memory, attention, and sequential thinking through pretend play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Space for imaginative play with stuffed animals arranged as students. Have 3-5 stuffed animals, 1-2 familiar books, and basic school supplies (paper, crayons) available. Parent should have read a story with child within the last 1-2 days.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneAttends and recallsMind· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneAdds a sequenced storylineMind· 4y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCreates pretend small world stories with toysMind· 3y–4y· core
- MilestoneEnacts a pretend roleMind· 3y–5y· core
- MilestoneIdentifies characters and eventsMind· 3.8y–4.6y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneRetells or summarizes story contentMind· 4y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneStays focused during activityMind· 2.5y–3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneNames familiar story charactersMind· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestonePretends with imagined roles or thingsMind· 2y–3y· core· Step 1
Visual example
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