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CLEANING

CLEANING IS GREAT TO TEACH YOUR TODDLER RESPONSIBILITY AND ENCOURAGE CLEANING UP AFTER THEMSELVES. SEE OUR GUIDE FOR TODDLER APPROPRIATE CLEANING

AGE APPROPRIATE CLEANING

1 - 2 YEARS

CLEARING TOYS

Encourage your child to put their toys away in their toy box.

DEVELOPMENT: Clearing toys improves motor skills and hand eye coordination.

SWEEPING

Give your child a small broom and a few small objects to sweep up. 

DEVELOPMENT: Sweeping enhances gross motor skills, balance and strength.

WIPING SURFACES

Give your child a clean, wet cloth and show them how to wipe.

DEVELOPMENT: Wiping surfaces develops motor skills, movement and motion control.

2 - 3 YEARS

PUTTING RUBBISH AWAY

Encourage your child to put a few pieces of clean rubbish the bin.

DEVELOPMENT: Putting rubbish away enhances understanding and motor skills.

WASHING DISHES

Use a bowl of warm water, soap, sponge and plastic dishes.

DEVELOPMENT: Washing enhances sensory development and motor skills.

USING DUSTPAN & BRUSH

Give your child a brush, dustpan and some small objects.

DEVELOPMENT: Brushing improves hand eye coordination and balance and strength.

3 - 4 YEARS

TIDYING ROOM

Help your child tidy their room, give them clear, simple tasks.

DEVELOPMENT: Clearing toys encourages tidying up their items 

PAIRING SOCKS

Use your child’s clean socks, ask them to lay them out and pair them.

DEVELOPMENT: Pairing socks enhances cognitive skills and recognition.

CLEARING TABLE

Encourage your child to put their dishes in the sink and clear rubbish.

DEVELOPMENT: Clearing their table promotes responsibility and achievement.

IF YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH DEVELOPMENT, PLEASE SPEAK TO A DOCTOR. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR CHILD, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT