Create A How-To Video

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Your Child Will Learn

I know how to do tasks in a specific order and I can teach this to others

Here’s What to Do

  1. Ask your child to think of a daily task they know how to do well, like washing their hands or preparing their favorite snack  
  2. Ask your your child to explain how they perform this task in 3-4 steps
  3. Film videoclips of your child performing each step 
  4. Play the clips in order 

Put PEER Into Action

PAUSE

  • Smile and say “let’s use your knowledge to make a how-to video”

ENGAGE

  • Ask your child, what is the first step? What comes next? Then what? What is the final step?
  • Compliment your child by saying “you look great on camera”

ENCOURAGE

  • Your child may need to film several video clips of the steps 
  • Play the videos for your child and ask if they want to reshoot any steps 

REFLECT

  • Send the video to people who know your child and share their feedback

Not Quite Ready

Find a short, child-friendly how-to video on social media to view as an example

Ready for More

Give your child a challenging task to practice, plan and create a how-to video for

As Your Child Masters This Skill

They will demonstrate an understanding that tasks are completed in a sequential order

Time to Complete

20-30 minutes

Materials Needed

Smart phone, tablet, or camera to film the video


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