Want to know one of the best ways to raise responsible, independent, self-reliant children? Put them to work!! Children thrive on the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the class or family by performing meaningful chores. Accomplishing these chores successfully brings about a healthy sense of self-esteem (I can do it!) and self-worth (I'm needed!). Chores enable children to take some control over their environment and to build life skills.
Class jobs are assigned weekly in our early childhood classes, to engage children in meaningful work. Our students learn to take responsiblity for their belongings, their actions, class materials and each other. At any given time, children can be seen holding a door open for each other, setting tables, distributing snacks, cleaning up messes, and putting away toys. They learn the value of cooperation and the joys of belonging to a well organized, smoothly functioning classroom.
Give your children the chance to do mitzvot (kibud av v'am), build skills, and grow up healthy. Put them to work!
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