Rethinking Independence
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Rethinking Independence
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What does independence really look like in the Early Years? Do we sometimes expect children to manage things they're simply not developmentally ready for YET?
In this episode, we rethink some of the expectations we place on young children, from sharing and sitting still to managing emotions, attention and everyday routines. We explore developmental milestones, executive function and the importance of recognising that children develop skills at different rates.
We also consider whether some expectations are serving children's learning and development, or simply making life easier for adults and how we can support children to gradually become more independent without expecting them to behave like miniature adults.
Building independence isn't about expecting children to do everything for themselves. It's about giving them the time, support and opportunities to take their next steps.
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