Skill· 2y–3y· 3 min
Riding the Elevator
Parent and child create a pretend elevator panel together, then use it for imaginative play that blends reality and fantasy while practicing counting. The agent coaches the parent to observe how the child mixes real and pretend elements, uses numbers in play, and engages in collaborative creative problem-solving.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Table or floor workspace with materials: two different colored papers, glue stick, scissors, marker, tape. Parent and child seated together where both can reach materials comfortably. Clear workspace for crafting.
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· Step 3
- MilestoneUses symbolic substitution (objects and words) in playMind· 20mo–3y· core· Step 3
- MilestonePretends with imagined roles or thingsMind· 2y–3y· core
- MilestoneReenacts familiar experiencesMind· 2.2y–3.8y· stretch
- MilestoneBuilds with non-block construction piecesBody· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon