encouraging independence in toddlers 1-3 helping others put away their own toys put away their own...
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Helping OthersHelping Others
Put away their own Put away their own toys toys
Have them help Have them help with simple choreswith simple chores
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Self-FeedingSelf-Feeding
Expect messesExpect messes Have child sized Have child sized
utensilsutensils Have foods that Have foods that
are bite sized and are bite sized and easy to eateasy to eat
Make sure child fits Make sure child fits at the tableat the table
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Self DressingSelf Dressing Let them do as much as they can Let them do as much as they can
manage then helpmanage then help Have clothes that are easy to put on Have clothes that are easy to put on
and take off and take off LooseLoose Elastic waistElastic waist Front closuresFront closures
Easy fastenersEasy fasteners Large ButtonsLarge Buttons VelcroVelcro ZippersZippers
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