Chore Prep
Here's What To Do
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Your child can help you to prepare for, and do simple chores.
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Ask them to help you think about and collect the things you’ll need for different chores.
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For example, they can get the materials needed to:
- Set the table
- Do the laundry (collect the clothes)
- Help in the garden
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Put PEER Into Action
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Pause:
- Smile at each other and think of ways to make the chore or task fun e.g. play your favorite songs.
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Engage:
- “Can you please help me get the things I need to do the laundry?”
- “What are some of the things we will need?”
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Encourage:
- Talk together about the materials needed and where to find them.
- Then, ask your child to get them. Or, collect them together.
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Reflect:
- “You were so helpful! How did it feel to help me?”
Not quite ready?
Collect the materials together as you describe what you are getting and why they are needed.
Ready for more?
Ask your child to describe and guide you through the steps to do the simple tasks as well.
As your child masters this skill...
They will describe and gather materials needed for tasks.