Skill· 2y–3y· 2 min
Magical Feelings II
Parent and child pretend to be wizards who can magically guess each other's feelings by observing expressions and actions. The agent coaches the parent to observe spontaneous affection, empathy responses, and emotional recognition — building emotional intelligence and friendship skills through imaginative play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child sitting facing each other in a comfortable space. Optional: hats, scarves, or dress-up clothes to enhance imaginative play. Room should be free of major distractions.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneExpresses feelings through words or actionsHeart· 22mo–3y· core
- MilestoneShows concernHeart· 18mo–4y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneOffers comfortHeart· 3y–4.5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneComforts a distressed personHeart· 3y–4.5y· core
- MilestoneUses movement to express feelings.Heart· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneShows affection to familiar people or friendsHeart· 22mo–4y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneShows affection to familiar peopleHeart· 12mo–2y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestonePretends with imagined roles or thingsMind· 2y–3y· stretch
Visual example
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