Following Instructions

Practice the art of Following Instructions with your children.  Make it a game.  First begin with having your child complete one task.  As they are able to demonstrate mastery of both Listening and Following that Instruction, you can add more.  For example:  First take this doll to the top of the stairs.  Next:  Put this pencil in the drawer, then hang up your sweatshirt.  This can be a fun and motivating way to clean up a room or accomplish any task.

 **When you are giving your child instructions, it is important to limit them to 3 steps.  Once those three steps have been accomplished, 3 new instructions can be given. 

 Discipline With Purpose, Inc., 1997