Being trained as a secondary-level English teacher, I'm often at a loss to come up with a age-appropriate solution for a toddler/preschooler. But, Inspiration struck last week after the umpteenth time of explaining to Flicka that the reason she had blisters was because she had her shoes on the wrong feet and she replied "but I like them this way!"
Not wanting to discourage her from her self-dressing education (which helps while I'm wrangling Pojke into clothes as well), I took a permanent marker and drew two small smiley faces on each of the arch areas/ inside edges of the soles of her shoes. Then, I told her that when she put her shoes on to make sure that the smiley faces were facing each other so they could "kiss" and say goodbye before we left! LOL
And, we've had no problems since!
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
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Great idea! Anything that can help my kidsdo something on their own, gets an A+ from me!
I love this idea. My little man doesn't need shoes yet. But I hope to remember it when the time comes.
What a great idea!! WTG!
That is such a cute and creative solution.
VERY Clever!!
That is a great idea! Why do they all say they like them that way! I think toddlers have secret meetings at night to agree on these things.
Oh hey. I like that idea. I would draw an L in my oldest child's shoe and show her how to make the L with her Left hand and that the L on her shoe went on the same side as the L on her hand.
I think I like the kissing smiley idea better. :D
Hugs,
Melinda
Wonderful idea.
I'm going to remember this one.
I Like It! perfect for my 3 year old!
I love the small Nike shoes users....Love this blog and picture....
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