Sticky Note Reach
Parent places colorful sticky notes on child's clothing and body, then encourages child to reach and remove them together. The agent coaches the parent to observe how child extends arms, coordinates movements to reach different body areas, and participates in this dressing-like activity — building motor planning, body awareness, and cooperative self-care skills.
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What you'll need
Child sitting or standing in a safe, open area. Parent should have sticky notes ready. Child should be wearing clothes that allow movement — pants and a shirt work well. Ensure the area is free of tripping hazards.
How it works
- 1~30s
Let's start by placing a sticky note on your child's pants — right on the thigh area where they can easily see it. Make sure it's colorful and noticeable. Now point to it and say, 'Can you reach the sticky note?' Watch how your child responds. Does they extend their arm toward it? Does they look at the note then look to you for guidance? Tell me what you notice.
Watch for: Child extends arm purposefully toward the sticky note, showing intentional reaching movement.
- 2~35s
Now let's make this a cooperative activity. Place another sticky note on your child's opposite thigh. This time, say 'Let's take it off together!' and offer your hand. Watch how your child participates. Does they try to peel the note off? Does they place their hand on yours or try to coordinate with you? This is like helping during dressing — removing socks or pants together.
Watch for: Child cooperates in removing the sticky note, showing understanding of helping during dressing-like activities.
- 3~40s
Now let's try a more challenging position — like dressing hard-to-reach areas. Place a sticky note on your child's back, near the shoulder blade, or on the sole of their foot if they's sitting. Say 'Can you reach this one?' Watch how your child problem-solves. Does they twist their body? Extend their arm across their body? Or use both hands? This mimics reaching for sleeves or shoes during dressing.
Watch for: Child uses appropriate body movements to reach challenging positions, showing understanding of tool-like use of own body for self-care tasks.