We are working on our students becoming independent and following routines on their own. Here is a list of things you can do with your child at home to promote independence! 

 

 

 

 

1. Picking out clothes. This is a great activity to do at night before bed, especially if the morning is busy. You can also have children pick out clothes for the whole week on Sunday.
   
   
2. Getting themselves dressed. 
   
   
3. Preparing breakfast or lunch. Demonstrate a healthy meal by supporting healthy choices.
   
4. Preparing toothbrush and brushing teeth. 
   
   
5. Setting table or cleaning up the table after a meal. Giving the kids a role in the family meal is not only great for building independence, but it also models the value of everyone pitching in with chores. 
   
   
6. Putting away toys. You can easily make a game out of it – “Whoever gets a bin filled up, gets a hug!”
   
   
7. Taking care of a pet. Feeding the dog/cat/fish, filling water bowls or cleaning fish bowls, walking the dog, giving pets a bath – there are so many responsibilities that preschoolers can take on when caring for a pet. An added benefit is that they learn about compassion and caring for others.