Skill· 2y–3y· 2 min
Let's Go to the Supermarket! II
Parent and child engage in a pretend supermarket shopping game, using imagination and props to act out a familiar routine. The agent coaches the parent to observe how the child incorporates others into play and imitates adult actions, building cognitive skills in symbolic thinking and social imitation.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Clear play space with props: basket/bag, pretend food items (empty boxes, toy food), pretend money (paper, cards), optional small table for checkout. Parent and child seated or standing in play area.
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· stretch
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Steps 2, 4
- MilestonePretends with imagined roles or thingsMind· 2y–3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneInvites others into pretend playHeart· 2.5y–3y· core
- MilestoneEnacts a pretend roleMind· 3y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneSimple pretend playMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Steps 1, 2, 3, 4
- MilestoneExpresses own preferences and interests.Heart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon