Encouraging Encouraging IndependenceIndependence

In Toddlers 1-3In Toddlers 1-3

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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Grooming SkillsGrooming Skills

Give child their Give child their own grooming own grooming itemsitems

Make sure they can Make sure they can reach the sinkreach the sink

Have a routine Have a routine Be the exampleBe the example

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