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Two year olds show signs of independence, such as trying to put on their
own shoes or taking off their diaper. These actions are often accompanied by
a strong outcry,“Me do it myself!” Teachers should capitalize on this desire
for self-control and help children manage responsibility for simple tasks in
personal health.
Young children learn self-help skills by beginning to regulate bodily functions
such as sleeping, eating, and toileting. Teachers can help children learn to care
for their own physical needs in a classroom that makes mealtimes pleasant,
provides a restful nap routine, and is supportive during “toilet learning.”
Proper sanitation and hand washing—even for young toddlers—is essential
to reduce the spread of disease. Teachers and parents should work as partners
to follow the policies and procedures established to keep children and
adults healthy.
Clean up time will seem like a game to toddlers if you allow them to fill
baskets with toys or blocks and push them to the shelves or use sponges to
wipe paint from the table or easel. Signal clean up time by singing or putting
on some high-energy music!
Include children with disabilities in clean up time by allowing them to complete
tasks they are able to do.
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