Skill· 12mo–3y· 2 min
The Tricky Lid Game
Parent offers your child a container with a slightly tricky lid to open, with a favorite toy inside. The agent coaches the parent through observing how your child handles the challenge — do they persist, ask for help, or get upset? A gentle way to observe frustration tolerance through natural play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent needs a container with a lid and a small toy to put inside
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneMaintains control under frustrationHeart· 4.5y–5y· core
- MilestoneProtests frustration or interruptionHeart· 8mo–2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneCalms with adult helpHeart· 20mo–3.2y· stretch
- MilestoneGestures to recruit helpMind· 9mo–21mo· stretch
- MilestoneShows confidence in asking adults for help.Heart· 2.5y–4.2y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneExperiments with object actionsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch
- MilestoneExpresses feelings through words or actionsHeart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneShows skill in making toys work by pressing parts or lifting flaps to achieve effects such as sound, movements or new images.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch
- MilestoneUses objects functionallyMind· 10mo–15mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneUses single meaningful wordsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon