Skill· 22mo–2y· 2 min
Portraying the Family
Parent and child play a pretend game where they draw family members' names from a bag and imitate their actions, sounds, or mannerisms. The agent coaches the parent to observe the child's imitation skills, creativity in pretending, and ability to connect gestures with familiar people — building cognitive representation and social understanding through play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Small bag or container, paper torn into pieces, pencil. Sit with child in a comfortable play area. Write names of immediate family members (mom, dad, sibling, pet, etc.) on separate papers, fold them, and place in bag.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core
- MilestoneUses sounds in pretend playMind· 10mo–2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneImitates animal or environmental soundsMind· 18mo–2.3y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestonePortrays family membersMind· 22mo–2.8y· stretch· Steps 2, 3
- MilestonePretends with imagined roles or thingsMind· 2y–3y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon