Skill· 2y–3y· 3 min
Zipping Up and Down Practice
Parent guides child through a simulated zipping activity using a ribbon and bread ties, observing fine motor coordination and self-dressing independence. The agent coaches the parent to notice grasp patterns, bilateral coordination, and persistence with dressing tasks — building foundational self-care skills.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Child seated or standing comfortably at a table or stable surface. Materials prepared: ribbon (30cm) with knots at both ends, 5 bread ties attached along ribbon, clothespin/safety pin. Ribbon should be pinned under child's chin or to clothing at chest level to simulate zipper position.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneHelps manage clothingBody· 21mo–3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneBegins self-care independenceBody· 22mo–3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneBimanual asymmetric hand useBody· 20mo–2y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneApplies pincer grip in tasksBody· 12mo–2y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneTurns pages one at a timeBody· 2y–2.5y· stretch
- MilestoneUses symbolic substitution (objects and words) in playMind· 20mo–3y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneSimple pretend playMind· 14mo–2.2y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneParticipates in hygiene routinesBody· 15mo–2.3y· core· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon