Three-year-old’s develop a special and healthy need for independence. They like to say, “I can do it myself.”
You may think they obviously can’t but it is good for them to try. When they want to put their shoes or their shirt or their coat on themselves, let them start. Let them struggle for a moment and when you see the frustration start to build, give them a tiny bit of help and then let them continue on their own.
Make sure they get to do the last part all by themselves. This will give them great confidence!
–Dr. Rosemary Burton
Vice President of Education,
Minnieland Academy – Virginia Childcare
