Self Control
Learning patience
Month 10 · Activity 13 · Character Traits
Instructions
- Waiting is a beginning step for developing self control
- Putting puzzles together and playing games that take turns teach a child to wait, and is a good way to reinforce self control
- Play a favorite game like Chutes and Ladders, Candyland, memory card games, lotto games, etc. and praise a child when waiting for his turn nicely
- Playing a game with four participants means a longer wait time between turns and helps to reinforce self-control
Extend
When child understands taking turns with adults, invite another child to play the game and see how taking turns occurs with a peer. What we see as an adult can easily change with a different cast of participants.
Materials
- child's favorite game or puzzle
Motor Skills
Social Skills
Problem Solving Skills