Doll Routines
Here's What To Do
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Ask your child to choose a favorite doll or stuffed animal.
2
As you go through your morning or evening routine, ask your child for help performing each step on the doll.
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Then, do the corresponding step with your child.
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If your child responds well to this game, try repeating it until their routines are well established.
Put PEER Into Action
P
Pause:
- "Dolly needs our help getting ready for school! Can you help Dolly?"
E
Engage:
- "First, we need to brush Bear's teeth. Can you help? Yay! Now we'll show Bear how we brush your teeth."
- "Can you find some pajamas for Piggy?"
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Encourage:
- "Wow, you did such a great job showing Bear how you brush your teeth!"
- "Piggy needs a pajama shirt and pajama pants. They're in this drawer. Do you think you can find some pajamas for Piggy by yourself?"
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Reflect:
- Did this game help your child's hygiene routines go more smoothly? If yes, maybe try incorporating it into their routine regularly.
Not quite ready?
Use the doll or stuffed animal to help with one tricky part of the routine, like tooth brushing.
Ready for more?
See if your child can remember more parts of the routine without prompting, or do any parts of the routine more independently.
As your child masters this skill...
They will learn more about the things they do every day to help take care of their bodies.