Skill· 13mo–15mo· 2 min
Pass the Ball with a New Friend
Parent facilitates a three-person ball passing game involving their child and a new adult. The agent coaches the parent to observe their child's comfort level with unfamiliar people, expressions of affection toward familiar caregivers, and emerging social confidence in group play — building social flexibility and emotional awareness.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent, child, and a new adult sitting on floor in a triangle formation. Soft ball available. Space should be calm and free of other major distractions. Child should be well-rested and fed.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneResponds differently to family and strangersHeart· 6mo–14mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneResponds with warinessHeart· 12mo–2y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneShows affection to familiar peopleHeart· 12mo–2y· stretch
- MilestoneUses familiar adult support in new situationsHeart· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneShows preference for familiar peopleHeart· 6mo–18mo· core· Step 2
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon