Skill· 4y–5y
Treasure Hunting with Friends I
Hide peg puzzle pieces in sand, then invite a friend to help your child find them all so they can complete the puzzle together, learning teamwork and cooperation.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Another child to play with — save this one for a playdate
What this develops
- MilestoneCooperates and shares with peersHeart· 3y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneCooperative peer playHeart· 2.7y–3.8y· core
- MilestoneCooperative turn-taking play with peersHeart· 4y–5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneDemonstrates friendly behaviour, initiating conversations and forming good relationships with peers and familiar adults.Heart· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Steps 1, 2, 3
- MilestoneSeeks play with other childrenHeart· 3y–4y· stretch
- MilestoneSustains back-and-forth conversationMind· 3.3y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneConfident to talk to other children when playing, and will communicate freely about own home and community.Heart· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch
- MilestoneNames a specific friendHeart· 3y–4y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneAttempts, sometimes successfully, to fit shapes into spaces on inset boards or jigsaw puzzles.Mind· 10mo–3.2y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon