Simon Says Get Dressed
Parent guides child through a playful 'Simon Says' dressing game to build independence with clothing. The agent coaches the parent to observe self-dressing attempts, fine motor coordination during dressing tasks, and following multi-step instructions — building self-care skills and autonomy.
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What you'll need
Child's pajamas or simple outfit (pants and top) laid out on bed or floor. Child should be wearing clothes that are easy to remove (elastic waist pants, loose top). Space should be clear and safe for movement.
How it works
- 1~30s
Start by explaining the game to your child: 'We're going to play Simon Says with getting dressed!' Give your child a simple first instruction like 'Simon says take off your shoes.' Watch how your child responds. Does they understand the game format? Does they attempt to follow the instruction independently, or does they look to you for help? Tell me what you notice.
Watch for: Child follows a simple one-step instruction within a game context, showing understanding of the 'Simon Says' format.
- 2~45s
Now let's try a dressing-specific instruction. Say 'Simon says take off your pants.' This is more challenging because it involves coordination. Watch how your child approaches this. Does they try to push pants down from the waist? Does they sit down to remove them? Notice the strategies they uses and how much assistance they needs. What do you observe?
Watch for: Child attempts to remove clothing independently, showing developing self-dressing skills and problem-solving strategies.
- 3~50s
Now let's try the pajamas or outfit you laid out. Say 'Simon says put on your pants.' After your child gets them on (with whatever help needed), point to the zipper if there is one. Say 'Simon says try the zipper.' Watch closely how your child manipulates the zipper. Does they grasp the pull tab? Can they align the pieces to start the zip? Notice the fine motor coordination and persistence. What do you see?
Watch for: Child attempts fine motor manipulations involved in dressing, such as grasping zipper pull, aligning clothing pieces, or managing fasteners.