Skill· 2.2y–3.3y· 5 min
Think It Through
Parent runs structured play observations targeting shape recognition, spatial reasoning, counting, comparison, block building, peg tasks, rhythm tapping, and mechanical toy operation. Covers twenty cognitive problem-solving milestones at 28-38mo.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Blocks of different shapes on the table. 3 objects of clearly different sizes. Shape sorter if available. Pegboard if available. One mechanical toy (toy with buttons, levers, or moving parts).
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- Milestonecounts up to 5Mind· 2.5y–3.3y· core
- MilestoneDiscriminates bigger and smallerMind· 2.2y–3y· core
- MilestoneBuilds block structures (vertical, walls, enclosures)Body· 2.5y–4.2y· core
- MilestoneSorts Objects by AttributeMind· 2.3y–3.2y· core· Step 13
- 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· core· Step 21
- MilestoneDescribes object propertiesMind· 2.5y–3y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneCopies a tapping patternMind· 2.8y–3y· stretch· Step 16
- MilestoneActs from knowledge of propertiesMind· 16mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneMatches parts of objects that fit together, e.g. puts lid on teapot.Mind· 16mo–2.2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneAnswers simple open questionsMind· 2.3y–3.3y· core· Step 19
- MilestoneOperates mechanical toys, e.g. turns the knob on a wind-up toy or pulls back on a friction car.Mind· 16mo–2.2y· stretch· Step 21
- MilestoneActivates buttons and switchesBody· 2y–2.5y· stretch· Step 21
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 16
Visual example
Coming soon