Responsibility

Your child is learning to do important things at school and at home. Much of our school day is spent developing responsibility. The children are given jobs to do (Special Helper, Messenger, & Snack Helper) in our classroom that help to make the school day run smoothly. I encourage you to give your child jobs to do at home to help your home run smoothly. Some of the things you might have your child do are:

1) Set the dinner table. You will need to demonstrate how to do this and then have your child
follow your example.
2) Help take the dirty dishes from the table to the sink or dishwasher.
3) Put his/her own clothes away in the proper place after they have been washed.
4) Feed the pet(s).
5) Help a younger brother or sister get dressed or find a toy.

You probably have lots of other ideas that are even better than my suggestions. The important thing is for your child to do the tasks regularly and well. Tell your child when you are happy with the way he/she is doing a job.