Skill· 19mo–21mo· 2 min
Turning Off the Lights
Parent carries toddler to light switches before leaving the house, inviting them to turn off lights while explaining about saving energy and helping the environment. The agent coaches the parent to observe cause-effect understanding, following simple instructions, and early responsible habits through practical household participation.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child near light switches before leaving the house. Parent should carry child or have child standing nearby where they can reach switches. No materials needed.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneHelps with simple household tasksHeart· 18mo–3y· core
- MilestoneExperiments with object actionsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneSupported routine participationMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneMatches words in routinesMind· 15mo–2y· stretch· Step 2
- 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 1
- MilestoneShows interest in toys with buttons, flaps and simple mechanisms and beginning to learn to operate them.Mind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon