Make cleanup more fun by starting small. Say something like, “You can pick up these three books first.” After that, encourage your child to choose their next simple step. As they get the hang of it, increase the number of objects and add more steps.

See what your child is learning

By helping your child break tasks down into steps, you encourage them to practice using strategies to achieve goals. They can use these strategies to take on challenges in the future.


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