Skill· 16mo–18mo· 2 min
Pretend Animals
Parent reads an animal book with their child, then engages in simple pretend play by imitating animals together. The agent coaches the parent to observe imaginative play initiation, sustained attention during book reading, and symbolic thinking — building early cognitive skills through playful interaction.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child sitting together comfortably with an animal picture book. Space should be relatively quiet with minimal distractions. Book should have clear animal pictures.
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
- MilestoneUses sounds in pretend playMind· 10mo–2y· core
- MilestoneImitates animal or environmental soundsMind· 18mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneAttends to Shared Book ReadingMind· 18mo–2.7y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneAttends to book contentMind· 18mo–2.6y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneLooks at books with a familiar personMind· 10mo–2y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneCopies sounds or wordsMind· 10mo–20mo· stretch
Visual example
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