Skill· 18mo–2.5y· 2 min
Let's Pretend — Imagination Station
Parent and toddler play a pretend scenario — feeding a stuffed animal, driving a toy car to the store, or making dinner in a play kitchen. Agent guides parent to observe the complexity of pretend play, social role-taking, and narrative building.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
2-4 props for pretend play (stuffed animal, play food, toy phone, blanket, cups, spoons). Floor or table play space.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUses symbolic substitution (objects and words) in playMind· 20mo–3y· core· Step 2
- MilestonePretends with imagined roles or thingsMind· 2y–3y· stretch· Step 6
- MilestoneSimple pretend playMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneInvites others into pretend playHeart· 2.5y–3y· stretch· Step 6
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneSeeks out others to share experiences.Heart· 14mo–2.2y· stretch· Step 6
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon