Bath Time Book
Here's What To Do
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Choose a book to be your "bath time book." Bring it into the bathroom during bath time.
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Read a page or two, and then do one part of the bath.
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Repeat until the story is done and the bath is complete.
4
If reading a book during bath time helps your child be more enthusiastic about bath time, incorporate it into your daily routine.
Put PEER Into Action
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Pause:
- "Can you pick a book we'll read as a special bath time treat today?"
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Engage:
- "Okay, I'm going to read the first page, then I'll get your hair wet."
- "How do you think (book character) would wash her face? Can you show me how she would do it?"
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Encourage:
- "To find out what happens next in the story, we need to do shampoo first."
- "You're being so helpful during this bath time!"
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Reflect:
- "Did you like having a book as part of your bath routine?"
Not quite ready?
If you have a waterproof book (or toys), put them in the tub with your child.
Ready for more?
Make up a bathtime story with your child.
As your child masters this skill...
They will have a positive attitude toward bath time and understand that it's an important part of self-care.