Skill· 2y–3y· 2 min
Let's Go to the Supermarket!
Parent and child engage in imaginative supermarket play, pretending to shop for groceries. The agent coaches the parent to observe how the child incorporates others into pretend play, demonstrates understanding of size concepts, and imitates adult shopping behaviors — building cognitive skills in imagination, problem-solving, and social understanding.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Clear play area with space for 'store' setup. Gather basket/bag, pretend food items (or safe real items like apples, boxes), optional pretend money. Parent and child should be facing each other in play space.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneReenacts familiar experiencesMind· 2.2y–3.8y· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneDiscriminates bigger and smallerMind· 2.2y–3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneInvites others into pretend playHeart· 2.5y–3y· core
- MilestoneEnacts a pretend roleMind· 3y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneSimple pretend playMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon