Child Skills

Creativity

Child Sims have only four skills and each child begins with each skill at level 1. There are no books for developing these skills. Kids just need to do things. Creativity is the first child skill. It is developed by using the art table as well as playing with the dollhouse and various dolls and toys. As this skill level increases, new interactions with toys unlock and children can draw new types of pictures at the art table. The Creativity skill is related to the Painting skill.

The art table is a great toy for helping to develop Creativity skill.

Sims can play with the dollhouse or with another Sim. Two children could both increase their skill at the same time.

Creativity Skill Unlocks

Level	Unlocks
1	Draw on an Activity Table and Play with the Dollhouse and Toybox Toys.
2	Draw a new image at the Activity Table.
3	Get more satisfaction from Playing on a Pirate Ship Jungle Gym.
4	Draw a new image at the Activity Table, Tell Make Believe Story to other Sims, and Daydream.
5	Sometimes become Inspired when Playing with a Dollhouse.
6	Draw a new image at the Activity Table and get better Moodlets from Playing with Toys.
7	If you own a Dollhouse, Write Dollhouse Story on the Computer; get more satisfaction from Playing on Pirate Ship Jungle Gyms.
8	Draw a new image at the Activity Table.
9	Narrate a Tale of Dolls on a Dollhouse.
10	Become a Master of Creativity; ability to gain Piano and Violin skills.

Mental

The Mental skill is developed by using the science table to do experiments as well as by playing chess. As child Sims develop this skill, they gain access to new computer programs, which can help with the skill, as well as socials. This skill is related to Logic.

Children like performing experiments on the science table.

Chess not only offers a chance to develop the Mental skill, but Sims can also socialize.

Mental Skill Unlocks

Level	Unlocks
1	The wide world of programming, parabolas, and checkmates awaits.
2	Play Arithmetic Game on a Computer.
3	You're on your way to becoming a true savant.
4	Get better Moodlets from Playing Arithmetic Game on a Computer and Create Health Potion at a Science Table.
5	Talk about Fractions with other Sims.
6	Research on Simpedia at a Computer.
7	Create Emotion Potion at a Science Table and get better Moodlets from the Science Table and Space Ship Jungle Gym.
8	You're getting smarter every day.
9	Sometimes gain more Mental Skill from Research on Simpedia and Play Arithmetic Game on a Computer; Attempt Mental Telepathy.
10	Create Stink Drink at a Science Table and gain skill in Logic, Video Games, and Fishing.

Motor

The Motor skill is related to the Fitness skill. Child Sims develop it by playing on the jungle gyms and the monkey bars.

The pirate ship jungle gym is a great place for children to play. Even adults can join in.

Use the monkey bars to build up the Motor skill.

Motor Skill Unlocks

Level	Unlocks
1	Play on the Monkey Bars and Practice Typing at a Computer.
2	Your Motor skill is improving nicely.
3	Ask for Typing Tips from other Sims.
4	Play Keyboard Commander on a Computer.
5	Hangout on the Monkey Bars.
6	Sometimes get a High Score Moodlet from Play Keybaord Commander on a Computer.
7	Get better Moodlets from the Monkey Bars.
8	Your Motor skill is improving nicely.
9	Sometimes get more Motor skill from the Monkey Bars and Playing Games on a Motion Gaming Rig or Computer.
10	Playing on the Monkey Bars will sometimes give a powerful Moodlet.

Social

Social is a skill that can be developed by itself or while doing other activities. Talking to other Sims—or even stuffed animals—can develop this skill, as can practicing in front of a mirror. The Social skill relates to the Charisma skill for older Sims.

Talk to the big teddy bear and learn some Social skills.

Just like adults, children can use the mirror to work on skills.

Social Skill Unlocks

Level	Unlocks
1	Use Press to Talk on Talking Toys.
2	Watch Sim.tv on a Computer.
3	Your creative faculties are progressing nicely.
4	Sometimes get better Moodlets from Watch Sim.tv on a Computer.
5	Get better Moodlets from Play with Teddy Bear.
6	Research Idioms at a Computer and Talk with Giant Stuffed Animal will reduce sadness.
7	Talk About School with other Sims.
8	Your social smarts are getting better every day.
9	Talk with a Giant Stuffed Animal now also reduces Embarrassment, Stress, and Uncomfortableness.
10	Mock other Sims' moods and gain skill in Mischief and Charisma.