Kids love to surpass themselves, gain autonomy, and show us how "grown up" they're becoming. Sometimes, they are the ones who show us they are capable of doing much more than we thought. To encourage their development, it's good to set challenges for them. These challenges will help them progress, and achieving milestones will help improve their confidence and self-esteem. The difficulty of the challenges should be adapted to each child, their age, and their maturity level. To find the right level, the challenge should require effort, but we must ensure that, with some work, the child will be able to achieve it. Below, we suggest some challenges so you can support and encourage your children in their development:
CHALLENGES TO DO AT HOME:
- Set and clear the table.
- Take their clothes to be washed.
- Brush the pet.
- Prepare their own breakfast.
- Get their school backpack ready.
- Get dressed by themselves.
- Perform hygiene tasks.
CHALLENGES TO DO OUTDOORS:
- Identify several different types of trees or animals.
- Do outdoor exercise obstacle courses.
- Ride a bike or scooter.
- Play ball in various sports modes.
- Guide the family on a route home.
CHALLENGES TO DO AS A FAMILY:
- Prepare breakfast for the family.
- Cook a simple dessert.
- Tell a story for everyone.
- Take care of younger siblings or cousins.
These activities will make them feel important at home. If we turn collaboration into a game, you'll soon have a top-notch helper. And you, do you propose challenges to your children? Tell us what their favorites are.
