At all ages we can teach our children something at home; Also three years old. At that age, in fact, they learn all kinds of skills: emotional, motor and intellectual, at a breakneck pace, and it is important that we stimulate them at home. What can we teach, then, to a 3-year-old child at home?
It is not about sitting them down and making them learn things, but about taking advantage of their desire to learn to go providing them with certain challenges naturally and fun. correct the bad behaviors they may have, acquiring small responsibilities at home and stimulating their vocabulary or helping them to acquire new motor skills are just some of the fields in which we can act. But let's be more specific, a three-year-old can learn...
to dress alone
Within the development of autonomy, one of the things that we can teach a three-year-old child is to dress and undress themselves. Putting on clothes is somewhat more difficult, so it is always recommended start by undressing so that you gain confidence. We can take advantage of the moment before the shower, so that they learn to do it calmly, while the adults prepare the bathtub.
Then, it will be the turn to learn to put on clothes little by little. Know how to orient the shirt or pants is not easy, and for this reason it will be necessary to help them the first times and guide them verbally. Once they have learned to put on shirts, pants and jackets, they can start with socks or shoes.
It's a big step in autonomy And although it may not seem like it, an activity that will help them work on mental sequences, visuospatial capacity and psychomotor skills as well as confidence and autonomy.
Good hygiene habits
It is in childhood when we must teach children the importance of showering, brushing our teeth, washing our hands... It is important to be constant and incorporate these habits into our routine with them. Accompany them and teach them how to do it correctly so that later they can do it on their own.
To share tasks at home
Habits and routines at home are necessary for it to work. but also the family Organization, the one in which everyone knows what they have to do and when they have to do it. And if we can teach a 3-year-old child that he or she must also be part of it.
In order for them to understand family dynamics, it is always advisable that there be a small meeting on Sundays in which the children are explained or reminded of what their tasks will be that week. These are also important write them down on a piece of cardboard or a blackboard so that everyone understands and therefore adapted to the little ones with drawings and colors.
And what tasks can be assigned to a 3-year-old child? It occurs to us that they could…
- Put your clothes in the basket of dirty clothes when they shower.
- pick up your pajamas in the mornings They won't fold it perfectly but they will get into the habit.
- With the help of an adult pick up their toys after their hour of games so that the room or the room are free to rest.
- Bring the napkins to the table in the dinner.
- While we iron, ask them to bring the ironed clothes to your room.
These small tasks will allow them to develop their ability to understand and a sense of competence. They must be ordered, yes, one by one for make sure you understand and knows what we are asking for.
To name the emotions
The capacity of put words to feelings it is something that will allow them to better process both their emotions and understand those of others. But they cannot do it alone, for this it is necessary that we explain them naturally and when appropriate. For example: "I'm happy because we had a fun time together", "I'm tired because I walked a lot today" "I'm sad because Grandma has a cold and isn't feeling well", "I'm happy because you picked up the toys without me say it"…
to entertain alone
Some children enjoy playing on their own, but most need to learn. At the age of three they should already be able to separate a little from mom and dad and there is only one way to get there, training. To get them to entertain themselves at first, it will be essential that you give them ideas about what they can do and explain to them what you are going to do in the meantime.
And these are just some of the things we can teach a 3-year-old at home. Now you have where to start!