In working with toddlers and wanting them to help you pick up the blocks and place them in a basket, you
A) hold them firmly.
B) gently press their hands on the blocks.
C) pick up the blocks yourself and put them on the shelf.
D) hand one child a basket and ask him to help you put the blocks in it.
E) None of these answers are correct.

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Toddlers love to feel helpful and independent. By handing them a basket and asking them to help you put the blocks in it, you are giving them an opportunity to practice their motor skills and feel successful in their ability to help. It's important to also model and demonstrate the task for them first to ensure they understand what is expected. Holding them firmly or pressing their hands on the blocks could be perceived as forceful and hinder their developing sense of autonomy. Picking up the blocks yourself and putting them on the shelf does not give the child an opportunity to learn and participate in the task.

In Working with Toddlers and Wanting Them to Help You