Picking up from last week when I spoke about assigning work for your child, or children and making them responsible for the work. Tasks can include things like washing or stacking the dishwasher, tidying their room, putting clothes in the hamper and teaching them to unroll socks and turn clothes inside out or outside in, unbuttoning the shirts before tossing into the hamper. Lets start with the little ones and tasks for your child to take part in.
Chores for Ages 2 to 3 years
Toddlers can assist in some simple chores around the house. After they are done playing with all their toys, ask them to put their toys in their toy box. Little ones can even help to put all their dirty clothes in the hamper and put their little shoes away!
Please don’t think you are doing them harm. You are teaching them life skills, the value of taking care of their belongings and respecting their home…. And please be consistent, every day, every week, until the age 4 when we will add more tasks. By then, the little ones are putting their toys away, putting their dirty clothes in the hamper and their shoes away without being told… Can this utopia be true! yes it can…. just be consistent.
Any questions please feel free to ask me and I will try to assist you. This is not about perfection, this is about teaching tidy skills.
