MORAYFIELD, Australia - AussieJournal -- Would you like your child to become more independent? There are key steps you can take at home to help them:

*Let your child practise dressing and packing their bag
*Use lunch containers they can open on their own
*Encourage toileting independence with support and patience.

These small actions at home can make a big difference at school.

Helping children to manage everyday tasks on their own makes them feel capable, secure, and ready to flourish in a new environment. While reading and writing skills are essential, being able to open a lunchbox, go to the toilet, or put on a jacket are just as crucial when starting school.

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When children can manage their own basic needs=, they often feel more settled and ready to learn. It also reduces stress and increases resilience when they face and overcome small challenges throughout the day.

Children with strong self-help skills usually:

*Adapt more easily to routines
*Show greater confidence in new situations
*Handle social interactions more successfully
*Experience a stronger sense of autonomy and pride.

To learn more about how we help children develop their independence, contact our team, or visit one of our childcare centres in Morayfield or Morayfield East -  https://aceacademyelc.com.au/.