Skill· 4y–6y· 2 min
What Would You Do? — Social Problem-Solving
The agent presents age-appropriate social scenarios and the parent and child discuss what they would do in each situation. The agent observes the child's social problem-solving skills, empathy, and ability to explain reasoning. This activity builds the thinking skills children need to navigate real social situations.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
No materials needed. Parent and child should be comfortable and facing each other. Parent should be prepared to help the child think through scenarios without giving answers — prompt with 'What do you think?' rather than telling.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUses talk to organise, sequence and clarify thinking, ideas, feelings and events.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 5
- MilestoneNegotiates peer conflictsHeart· 4y–5y· core
- MilestoneUnderstands that own actions affect other people, for example, becomes upset or tries to comfort another child when they realise they have upset them.Heart· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneExplains causesMind· 3.8y–4.6y· stretch· Step 5
- MilestoneSustains back-and-forth conversationMind· 3.3y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· core· Steps 2, 3
Visual example
Coming soon