Learning to take responsibility for personal hygiene and how to dress and undress independently are important landmarks in a child's development. It is always a pleasure to share in the excitement a child feels the first time they are able to put on their Wellington boots unaided or fasten the buttons on their coat on their own.
Alongside this developing independence in caring for themselves, practitioners should hope to see a growth in self-esteem and foster a general 'I can do it' attitude to learning.
The approach taken by early years practitioners at this stage is crucial and should always be positive. Children should be encouraged to 'have a go', but they always need to feel confident that the safety net of support is there.
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