Observation :
8:30 am
October 7,2014
3yr.1month
Ajani tried to zip his coat up yesterday. He was not able to put the zipper into the whole. His mother started the zipping and the said "ok you can finish zipping it." He did and when he was finished he said ."look I did with a big smile on his face".
This is the root of self-esteem and self-confidence and feeling competent . This may seams like a small thing to you but for a 3 year old it is a big accomplishment.
When he get to kindergarten he must be able to get himself dressed including the ability to zip up his coat, put on his gloves and his scarf. His ability to do these task makes it easier for the teacher and himself. He will not need to hear these words " you are a big boy and you should be able to zip your coat up . Look at peter he is able to put his coat on and zip it up". These are negative words that makes children feel incompetent and it does something to the developing brain.
The next time that your toddler wants to try a do a task allow and encourage it .
Sharing information and advice on the most critical time... The first 2000 Days. What are some things you can look out for and some activities you can do with infants/toddlers to get them through the various developmental milestones before they get to school. Also I will share information for the caregivers from age appropriate books to setting up classrooms.
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