Skill· 12mo–2y· 2 min
The Waiting Game
Parent and toddler practice simple turn-taking with a ball or toy. The agent coaches the parent to observe impulse control, frustration tolerance, and emerging understanding of 'my turn / your turn.'
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and toddler sitting on floor facing each other. One ball or toy that can be passed/rolled between them.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneTakes turns in simple games with adult supportHeart· 20mo–3.3y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneStops when instructedHeart· 22mo–3y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCalms with adult helpHeart· 20mo–3.2y· core
- MilestoneCombines two wordsMind· 14mo–3y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneUses single meaningful wordsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon