Skill· 4y–6y· 2 min
My Responsibility — I Can Do It Myself
The child picks a small 'job' — feeding a pet, tidying toys, helping make a snack — and leads the process from start to finish. The agent guides the parent to step back and let the child take ownership while observing initiative, independence, pride in completion, and the ability to explain what they are doing and why.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Let the child choose the task. If they need help deciding, parent can offer 2-3 options. The key principle: parent should resist the urge to take over. Let the child lead, even if it's messy or slow. Parent should only step in for safety.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneEarly Learning Goal Children are confident to try new activities, and say why they like some activities more than others. They are confident to speak in a familiar group, will talk about their ideas, and will choose the resources they need for their chosen activities. They say when they do or don’t need help.Heart· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneUses talk to organise, sequence and clarify thinking, ideas, feelings and events.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneComplex connected sentencesMind· 4y–5y· stretch· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon