Simon Says, Time to Get Dressed
Parent plays a Simon Says game with their child to practice dressing independently. The agent coaches the parent to observe the child's ability to follow multi-step instructions, sequence dressing actions, and demonstrate emerging self-care skills — building autonomy and executive function through playful practice.
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What you'll need
Child standing or sitting in comfortable space with room to move. Pile of easy-to-put-on clothing nearby (sweatpants, t-shirt, slip-on shoes). Optional: fun background music. Parent positioned where child can see and hear them clearly.
How it works
- 1~30s
Let's start with the pants. Hold up the sweatpants and say, 'Simon says, find the right leg hole.' Watch how your child approaches this first step. Does they look at the pants, turn them around, or point to the correct opening? This shows their ability to understand and begin a dressing sequence. Tell me what you notice.
Watch for: Child initiates the first step of dressing by identifying or manipulating clothing appropriately.
- 2~45s
Now give the next instruction: 'Simon says, put your right foot through the right leg and pull the pants up to your knees.' This is a two-part command. Watch how your child handles both steps. Does they complete the first part then remember the second? Or does they need a reminder? Notice their sequencing ability.
Watch for: Child follows a two-step instruction related to dressing without needing repetition or breaking it into single steps.
- 3~60s
Let's complete the pants: 'Simon says, stand up and pull your pants all the way up.' Then add a shirt instruction: 'Simon says, put on the yellow t-shirt.' Watch how your child transitions between different clothing items. Does they show understanding of the complete dressing sequence? Notice if they self-corrects any mistakes or shows pride in completion.
Watch for: Child completes a multi-item dressing sequence with appropriate transitions between different clothing types.