Skill· 3y–4y· 2 min
Season Detectives
Parent and child observe and discuss seasonal changes in their environment. The agent coaches the parent to observe the child's ability to notice, describe, and explain seasonal patterns — linking observations to the bigger ecological picture.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Go outside or look through windows. No special materials needed. Observation and conversation-based activity.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneNotices detailed features of objects in their environment.Mind· 22mo–3y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneCompares object propertiesMind· 2.8y–5y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneExplains causesMind· 3.8y–4.6y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneUses basic time conceptsMind· 4y–5y· stretch· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneAnswers simple open questionsMind· 2.3y–3.3y· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneExplains own knowledge and understanding, and asks appropriate questions of others.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· core· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon