Simple ideas for play and activities that will help give your child confidence to be self-reliant: Initiating My Own Play: Toddlers love to do what other people are doing. Adults can be good role models for young children on how to play independently. Care for Animals: Toddlers have a difficult time taking on another person’s Read More
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Books about Self-Reliance
I Believe in Me by Emma Dodd (Infant, Toddler) This heartwarming and uplifting book features a baby crocodile who discovers all the things they’re capable of when they have a loving grown-up to cheer them on. Find it at the Library The Little Snowplow by Lora Koehler (Toddler, Preschool) All the other trucks on Read More
Tips for Self-Reliance
Looking to boost your child’s self-reliance? We have some ideas 🙂 Getting dressed Support your child on the sidelines with corrections if clothes are on backwards or socks are on wrong feet Assign age appropriate tasks and chores Cleaning up toys is appropriate for most ages and you can progress from there Practice school routines Read More
Self-Reliance
Sometimes the best gift you can give your child is the ability to step back. Supporting children to become self-reliant can be tough for caregivers for multiple reasons, not the least of which is that you can always accomplish tasks faster for them! However, developing independence is huge for school readiness. Teachers often mention self-sufficiency Read More
