Skill· 22mo–2y· 2 min
My Seat in the Car
Parent engages child in a pretend play activity about car seat safety, using choice-making and role-play to teach the importance of staying buckled. The agent coaches the parent to observe rule understanding, choice expression, and cooperative behavior during the safety-focused play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child seated comfortably facing each other. No specific materials needed, though a toy or stuffed animal can be helpful for pretend play. Best done when child is calm and attentive.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneExpresses own preferences and interests.Heart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 2
- MilestonePretends with imagined roles or thingsMind· 2y–3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneGestures wants or needsMind· 10mo–2.3y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneSimple pretend playMind· 14mo–2.2y· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon