Per requests, these are some ideas of practical life activities to start with toddlers. I will be writing a lot about practical life this year because it’s you know… practical daily life.
These pictures were taken between 11 and 15 months
Care of the Environment
Caring for plants
Wiping spills
Sweeping
Mopping
wiping the door
Washing tomatoes
Passing over items
Putting on and taking off apron
Refilling the fridge with water
Taking food to table and feeding self
Putting away washed cutlery
Sorting dry cutlery
Putting lids on pots
Putting eggs into the fridge tray
chopping plantains to fry
pouring egg into pan
Making an omelette
Egg peeling and slicing
Making smoothies
Juicing an orange
Care of Self
Taking off pants
Trying to put on trousers
I don’t have pictures handy but he also started the following during this time period: Blowing nose, Powdering face, Brushing hair, Brushing teeth, emptying potty Grace and Courtesy
Knocking on a closed door and waiting for a response before opening
Flushing the toilet after use
Also: Waving bye, blowing kisses, coughing into elbow I hope you get some ideas! Live a Good Life!
8 Comments
elliescarf · January 5, 2015 at 10:42 pm
Thanks! I have a 16 month old too and am always interested in what you guys are doing on instagram! I am not convinced we are quite as advanced – but will definitely try introducing some of those ideas 🙂
nduoma · January 17, 2015 at 12:35 pm
Thank you for your comment. I’m glad you found some ideas that you can implement. Let me know how they go.
Chelsea · January 5, 2015 at 11:36 pm
Hi! LOVE THIS! We’re working on giving our 15 month old little jobs. How old is this toddler? And can you tell me where you got the enclosed stairs the toddler uses for counter work in the kitchen? Thanks!
nduoma · January 17, 2015 at 12:34 pm
Hello Chelsea and thanks for your comment. He is 16 months old now but the pictures are mostly from when he was 11-14 months. We use the Kitchen Helper by Guidecraft and we purchased it from Amazon.
Alexis · August 25, 2015 at 6:27 am
Where did you get the step stool from?
nduoma · October 13, 2015 at 10:29 pm
Hi Alexis. The step stool is from Amazon. It is the guide craft kitchen helper
Fernanda · May 10, 2016 at 12:24 pm
Love this. Great ideas! What is your instagram account please? Thanks
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