PARENT GUIDE
Look closely. There is thinking in the play.
Building, pretending, making and moving can give children a reason to practise skills together. The adult’s attention helps an experience become more useful.
WHAT TO NOTICE
The thinking behind an ordinary activity.
Building a tower
A child may compare size, test balance, coordinate movements and persist after a collapse. Ask what they want to change rather than immediately repairing the tower.
Running a pretend café
Taking an order can involve listening, remembering, using language and responding to someone else’s idea. A simple sign or menu can make early marks meaningful.
Making a picture
Choosing, arranging and describing materials can express a plan or a feeling. Ask about the process rather than deciding what the picture must represent.
Playing a shared game
Waiting, remembering a rule and handling disappointment are opportunities for social learning. Adults can model calm language and make the challenge manageable.
Try one invitation
Offer a small set of safe blocks or containers and ask, “What could we make together?” Let your child lead for a while. Describe what you notice, offer a useful question and leave room for a different solution.
Choose materials suitable for age and supervise appropriately. There is no single required result.
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