Skill· 2.5y–6y· 2 min
Rainbow Jar of Happy Thoughts
A creative activity where parent and child fill a jar with colorful, positive thoughts to build optimism and confidence.
Free to do together whenever you like.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneTalks About Past and Future EventsMind· 2.5y–3y· core
- MilestoneCaptures experiences and responses with a range of media, such as music, dance and paint and other materials or words.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch
- MilestoneAnswers simple open questionsMind· 2.3y–3.3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCreate simple representations of events, people and objects.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneUses mark-making toolsBody· 22mo–2.8y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneRetells Recent or Past EventsMind· 2.3y–3.2y· stretch
- MilestoneSays what will happen nextMind· 2.5y–4y· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon