Skill· 4y–6y· 2 min
The Helping Game — Working Together
Parent and child complete a household task together while the agent guides a discussion about why we help others. The agent observes the child's cooperation quality, willingness to participate, ability to share tasks, and language around helping. This activity bridges prosocial understanding with real-world practice.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent should choose a simple household task that the child can meaningfully participate in. Good options: setting the table, sorting laundry by color, putting toys away by category, watering plants. Avoid tasks that are too complex or where the child would mostly watch.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneCooperates and shares with peersHeart· 3y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneExplains causesMind· 3.8y–4.6y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneUses talk to organise, sequence and clarify thinking, ideas, feelings and events.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneFocuses on self-chosen activityMind· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneAttends in adult-led groupMind· 2.8y–5y· stretch· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneLonger sentencesMind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 4
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· core· Steps 1, 4
Visual example
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