Skill· 2y–3y· 3 min
Supermarket Pretend Play
Parent and child engage in imaginative supermarket role-play, taking turns being shopper and cashier. The agent coaches the parent to observe how the child incorporates others into pretend scenarios, uses pronouns appropriately, and sustains imaginative narratives — building cognitive flexibility and social understanding through creative play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child sitting facing each other in a comfortable play space. A small table or surface between them can serve as the 'checkout counter.' No physical materials required — all props are imaginary.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePretends with imagined roles or thingsMind· 2y–3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneEnacts a pretend roleMind· 3y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneReenacts familiar experiencesMind· 2.2y–3.8y· core
- MilestoneInvites others into pretend playHeart· 2.5y–3y· core
- MilestoneUses pronouns correctlyMind· 2.5y–3y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneUses self pronouns earlyMind· 2y–2.5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneSimple pretend playMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon