Skill· 16mo–18mo· 2 min
Shoe box sharing
This helps encourage your little one to follow instructions and share. For this activity, invite one of your child's friends to play. You will need a show box, paper, washable paint and two plastic balls. Begin by placing a sheet of paper inside a shoebox and ask your to
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Another child to play with — save this one for a playdate
This helps encourage your little one to follow instructions and share.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneEngages reciprocally with peersHeart· 10mo–22mo· core
- MilestoneFollows two spoken directionsMind· 16mo–2.3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneScribbles or makes marksBody· 12mo–22mo· stretch
- MilestoneWatches and imitates other childrenHeart· 12mo–20mo· stretch
- MilestoneUnderstands simple spoken instructionsMind· 14mo–18mo· stretch· Step 2
Visual example
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