Skill· 5y–6y· 3 min
Passing the Crackers
Parent guides child through distributing crackers and napkins to family members at mealtime, observing sharing behaviors, personal goal-setting, and social awareness. The agent coaches the parent to notice how the child understands ownership, communicates intentions, and follows through on distribution tasks — building social skills and normalizing sharing within family routines.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Family gathered at table for snack or meal. Have open packet of crackers and stack of napkins ready. At least 3 crackers per person. Child positioned where they can easily reach everyone.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePours or serves food or drink with supervisionBody· 3y–5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneCooperates and shares with peersHeart· 3y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneUses talk to organise, sequence and clarify thinking, ideas, feelings and events.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneReports the counted totalMind· 4.3y–5y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneBegins to identify own mathematical problems based on own interests and fascinations.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Steps 1, 3
Visual example
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