Just like children are more likely to learn language around things they're interested in, they're also more likely to do tasks if their interests are woven into the narrative.

Sometimes tidying is "the floor is lava". Sometimes laundry is "loading the bin full of rubbish and tipping it in the recycling centre". Sometimes cooking dinner is "making food for the herbivores and carnivores".

August doesn't HAVE to do these jobs or do them alone but it's good practice for him to learn some life skills, chip-in with the family and get things done. So with the right strategies you can make ALL of this play. And you'll have more fun doing it too!!

How do you spark your little one's interest in chores?

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