Skill· 13mo–15mo· 2 min
My Bedtime Routine
Parent guides child through putting a favorite stuffed toy to bed, following the same steps as the child's own bedtime routine. The agent coaches the parent to observe imaginative play, sequencing understanding, and social-emotional development during this calming pre-sleep activity.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Child and parent in child's bedroom or sleeping area. Have child's favorite stuffed toy available. Bedtime items (blanket, book, etc.) nearby. Best done as part of actual bedtime routine.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneSimple pretend playMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Steps 1, 2, 3
- MilestoneAnticipates routine sequencesMind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneSupported routine participationMind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneShows affection to familiar peopleHeart· 12mo–2y· stretch
- MilestoneUses objects functionallyMind· 10mo–15mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneUses sounds in pretend playMind· 10mo–2y· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon