Quick answer
Teach a new chore in four steps: do it while your child watches, do it together, watch them do it, then let them do it alone. Write a short definition of done, praise effort during the learning phase, and expect it to take a few weeks before the job becomes routine.
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Step 1: I do, you watch
Show the whole job from start to finish and talk through each step out loud.
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Step 2: We do it together
Split the job. Let your child do the easier parts while you do the rest, then switch.
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Step 3: You do, I watch
Let your child do the whole job while you stay close. Coach gently instead of taking over.
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Step 4: You do it on your own
Hand the job over completely. Check it against the definition of done, and focus feedback on one improvement at a time.
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Praise the effort while they learn
Early attempts will not look like yours. Recognize the effort and the steps they got right. Standards can rise once the habit is in place.
Key takeaways
- Show, share, watch, then hand over.
- Write a short definition of done.
- Praise effort while the skill is new.
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