Laundry

Target Age:

Early Two-Year Old

Materials You Will Need:

baskets for socks, shirts, pants

What To Do:

Being involved in daily chores teaches your child responsibility and self esteem. Today, let your child help you put the laundry away. Have your child fold socks, shirts, and pants, 2 folds for now), placing them in separate baskets. Have your child put the clothing away. Have labeled pictures on your child's drawers to match the clean clothes.

Variations:

Keep about 3 or 4 articles of clothing in each drawer. Have your child pick out a pair of socks, shirt, and pants for the day.

Skills Learned:

  • Self Concept
  • Social Development
  • Matching
  • Sorting

Activity Category:

  • Daily Living Skills