Self care tasks: Folding laundry

Teacher Liz 24/9/18

Mariam, as I folded the laundry today, you took an interest in helping me. So
I gave you face cloths and then showed you how to fold them in quarters.

You were so eager to help & willing to be shown what you needed to do. By
helping to take part in chores at An-nur you will have a real sense of
ownership and belonging here. You are learning to participate in taking care
of the environment and take responsibility.

What other centre chores could I involve you in?

You are definitely becoming more interested in developing your own self
care skills, I know that you can wash and dry your hands, eat lunch, choose
experiences you want to do, open doors and put on your own jacket. I
wonder if there are any other self-care tasks I can help you to master? Can
you put your own shoes and socks on?

Other children saw you and wanted to join in too, your interest contributed
their learning too.

Through involving children in chores like this they feel a valued member of
an ako environment, rather than an adult/child relationship. An ako
environment values the children’s contribution and recognises that
everyone is a teacher and everyone is a learner.

Through participating in centre chores you will develop:

Maths – quarters, folding, counting

Language – listening to instructions, giving others instructions

Motor skills- control hands and arms to be able to fold

Hand eye co-ordination – practice

Social – belonging, participation, responsibility, contribution

Self care skills

Independence