Responsibility
Focus on responsible behavior through conversation and actions
Month 5 · Activity 13 · Character Traits
Instructions
- Chat that responsibility also means being in charge of their own actions
- For example, do they use the bathroom before leaving the house for daycare, errands, or to play; sharing instead of taking someone's toy; etc.
- Recognize the child for making a responsible choice or acting in a responsible manner
For example, if child removes dirty shoes before entering house; hangs up clothes instead of leaving on floor, places any trash in garbage can; chooses healthy foods; etc.
Simplify
Watch this video with a child as you learn about responsibility
Extend
Let child state what activities they did today that shows responsibility.
QUESTIONS FOR CHILD
Do grown-ups have to be responsible while working and why?
Would you rather play with friends or do your chores and why?
Materials
- none
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