With a positive approach, even the most messy children can be taught the importance of being organized and gain the habit of being clean and tidy... Are you complaining about your preschool child not collecting his belongings and toys, leaving his clothes in random places, or his room being extremely messy? When you ask him to collect his things, does he get angry, ignore you, or try to change the subject?
THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO:
Constantly speaking negatively, grumbling, and threatening to teach children positive behavior. It is not useful for. If you want to teach your child to be tidy, you should be careful not to do these things.
- Do not rant all the time: Listening ends when murmuring begins! Instead, gently point out to your child that there is a limit to the number of toys he/she can take out at one time. Remind them that once they reach that limit it's time to remove some. Even offer to help so that the tidying up doesn't keep her too busy. But make sure that he/she does most of the work.
- Do not use negative expressions: Do not use negative expressions such as “how lazy you are”, “what a messy child you are”. Such words can be hurtful to children and cause them to have negative feelings about themselves. Instead, explain that you understand that having lots of toys is exciting, but that he needs to put some of them away so he can continue to play with them.
- Don't threaten to throw away toys: Don't threaten to throw away toys he doesn't pick up.
If you make such a threat, you either have to actually implement it or you will lose credibility in discipline. You can create a “toy break box” instead. You can put the toys that he did not pick up even though you reminded him, in this "time out box" and do not allow him to pick up these toys before the time you have determined before ends.
THINGS YOU SHOULD DO:
Positive reinforcement is given every time. Time is much more helpful than grumbling and threats. Small Here are some tips to get your child to volunteer to tidy up:
- Make tidying up a game: Set the clock and ask your child to finish tidying up their room at the end of the time. If he collects it before the time runs out, he wins! You can also set a reward to encourage him/her, such as watching a special movie or reading two extra bedtime stories.
- Make the job easier: For example, by limiting the number of toys he/she can take out at a time, Make it easier for your child to pack up his/her belongings by placing shelves that are at a height that he can reach and toy boxes that are easy to open and close.
- Involve your child in the tidying up of the house: Give your child tasks such as clearing the table and helping to unload the dishwasher, thus making it easier for your child to pack up his/her belongings. Make sure the child is involved in the tidying up.
- Give time: Reminding the child to pack his/her belongings 15 minutes in advance helps the child prepare himself/herself for this.
- Speak specifically and clearly. : Instead of telling your child to tidy his room, tell him exactly what you want him to do: pick up clothes on the floor, put books on a shelf, put toys in a box, etc…
- Appreciate your child's tidiness: Praise your child when he packs his things, especially when he does so without being reminded.
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