LEARN / TODDLER LIFE SKILLS / CLEANING
Encourage your child to put their toys away in their toy box.
DEVELOPMENT: Clearing toys improves motor skills and hand eye coordination.
Give your child a small broom and a few small objects to sweep up.
DEVELOPMENT: Sweeping enhances gross motor skills, balance and strength.
Give your child a clean, wet cloth and show them how to wipe.
DEVELOPMENT: Wiping surfaces develops motor skills, movement and motion control.
Encourage your child to put a few pieces of clean rubbish the bin.
DEVELOPMENT: Putting rubbish away enhances understanding and motor skills.
Use a bowl of warm water, soap, sponge and plastic dishes.
DEVELOPMENT: Washing enhances sensory development and motor skills.
Give your child a brush, dustpan and some small objects.
DEVELOPMENT: Brushing improves hand eye coordination and balance and strength.
Help your child tidy their room, give them clear, simple tasks.
DEVELOPMENT: Clearing toys encourages tidying up their items
Use your child’s clean socks, ask them to lay them out and pair them.
DEVELOPMENT: Pairing socks enhances cognitive skills and recognition.
Encourage your child to put their dishes in the sink and clear rubbish.
DEVELOPMENT: Clearing their table promotes responsibility and achievement.