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[quote=Anonymous]1. Routine: Every time you do something (in the daily routine), it’s the same as last time.

2. Location: The place to put things from outside needs to be near the door, accessible and uncluttered.  Toys need to either have an unsorted bin or they need clear, labelled bins.

3. Verbal reminders: Kids get cued until they’re capable of remembering, then cued again after a break in routine (vacation!).  This continues until they don’t need verbal cues (depending on the task and the child, eg. it can be anywhere between 2 years old and 12 years old to take care of shoes).

4. Written/pictorial chart or list: If you want to build self-confidence and self-reliance, you need to give a child the tools to do so.  For a child who doesn’t read yet, use a pictorial list.  For a child who can read, a written list or chart might work better, especially if they can check off what they’ve done.

5. Reinforcements: Positive reinforcement entails calling attention when the child does as required, and gradually weaning away.  Then, the child is praised when they initiate the task for themself.  Negative reinforcement can work, but at as 4yo, it should be for outright refusal.

6. Age-appropriate expectations: Preschoolers can follow 2-3 step directions (with practice).  Ime, children rarely are able to remember more than 5 steps unless they are reminded between tasks, even at 10+yo.[/quote]

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