I usually base if a child is ready for something on the individual child and not their age. I have had 2 year olds ready to write their names and numbers and others not ready to sit at a table for any type of sit down project. The most important thing is that you give them just enough to challenge them and not frustrate them so they are improving their skills and adding to them when they are ready.
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Temesha (Ms. Tessie) Ragan
Family Child Care IF Facilitator
Perfect Start Learning
Family Child Care Provider
Edwards, CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-13-2019 01:33 AM
From: Michelle Jones
Subject: Tools used by toddlers
My class age is 2 to 3. They talk very well. I like to give them skills that are advanced such as using knives and scissors. I give them knives to cut their food or for playdough cutting. They use scissors for cutting paper or magazines. Is this skill appropriate for the age group?
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Michelle Jones
Lead Teacher and Mentor
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CHILD CARE CENTER
Washington DC
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