When we want to help a child learn and grow we need to start with things. It can be really frustrating for parents and teachers when a child has trouble following directions.. The secret to helping them is to use what we call One-Step Instructions. When we break down what we want them to do into easy tasks children can build the confidence they need to learn more complicated things.
Understanding Simple Instructions
The Basics of Talking to Kids
instructions are clear and easy to understand. They tell the child to do one thing like "Stack the block" or "Push the car". These tasks are easy to do away and they do not confuse the child. When a child does what we ask it helps them learn to understand what we say and do what we ask.
Why Feeling Good About Yourself Matters
In the video you can see that the therapist and the child are not just doing a task. They are also celebrating when the child does something. The therapist gives the child a "five" and says nice things. This makes the child feel happy and safe to try things. It also helps the child learn to follow complicated instructions when they get older.Learning to listen and follow instructions is a process that starts with one step. When we use instructions we help children learn and understand things. Whether we are at home or, in a learning place these small successes help children grow and develop over time. This helps them learn to communicate and succeed in life.