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  • 1.  Supporting a child

    Posted 09-10-2025 18:48

    Have one child who hasn't learn to put their own shoes on yet. He has been in my class for a few months and even thought we work hard on it in class the same work is not being put in at home. I would like to know how I can help him in this situation?



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    Chahinaz Elabdellaoui
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  • 2.  RE: Supporting a child

    Posted 09-11-2025 10:56

    If they are doing anything at home to help child to support for he or she needs I would definitely address this matters to child parent and confirm that at school we are working hard and giving our best please kindly request to parents do same at home so child can be successful in future to put his or her shoes by there self. 



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    Ashiya Tai
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  • 3.  RE: Supporting a child

    Posted 09-11-2025 19:03
    We already talked to his mom multiple times but she's not very supportive.

    On Sep 11, 2025, at 10:57 AM, Ashiya Tai via Teachstone <Mail@teachstone.com> wrote:

    
    If they are doing anything at home to help child to support for he or she needs I would definitely address this matters to child parent and... -posted to the "All Things CLASS®" community



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  • 4.  RE: Supporting a child

    Posted 09-11-2025 19:10

    Then it could be sensory issues to kid! The behavior therapist can resolve that issue!



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    Ashiya Tai
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  • 5.  RE: Supporting a child

    Posted 09-11-2025 12:29

    Pair him with a buddy.

    You do one, he does one.

    (I am curious about why his shoes are off.  Is he able to do any other parts of dressing himself? Are his shoes big enough for him? A beloved preschool teacher, when my youngest child was 3, pointed out that loose fitting clothes are easier than snug fitting clothes.)



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    Susan Hinman Waldman
    Practice Based Coach
    Communities United Inc.
    Lexington, MA
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  • 6.  RE: Supporting a child

    Posted 09-11-2025 18:51

    In a Montessori classroom we strive to teach independence., the children have indoor and outdoor shoes that they take off and put on through out the day . That is why his shoes are off.

    On Sep 11, 2025, at 12:31 PM, Susan Waldman via Teachstone <Mail@teachstone.com> wrote:

    
    Pair him with a buddy. You do one, he does one. (I am curious about why his shoes are off. Is he able to do any other parts of dressing... -posted to the "All Things CLASS®" community



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  • 7.  RE: Supporting a child

    Posted 09-17-2025 14:11

    To support a child means providing encouragement , guidance, and reassurance so they feel safe, valued, and confident in their abilities. In the classroom, support can look like offering a helping hand, listening with patience, and celebrating every small success.



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    Shirley Vasquez
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  • 8.  RE: Supporting a child

    Posted 09-19-2025 11:26

    I will continue encouraging the child by providing consistent opportunities in class to practice putting on his shoes, breaking the task into small, manageable steps. For example, we might first work on identifying which shoe goes on which foot. To support this, I can place a sticker inside each shoe that forms a picture when lined up correctly-allowing the child to choose their favorite character makes it fun and motivating. This gives him a visual cue for success and builds independence.

    I will celebrate small successes along the way to keep him motivated. At the same time, I'll partner with his family by sharing the strategies we use in class and suggesting that they start with non-lacing shoes, which are easier to manage. Encouraging daily practice at home and using the same visual cues will help him build confidence and consistency in this important self-help skill.

    This wording highlights CLASS dimensions:

    • Instructional Support → scaffolding with stickers and step-by-step practice.

    • Teacher Sensitivity → adjusting strategies to meet his needs.

    • Positive Climate → giving choice of stickers, celebrating progress.

    • Family Engagement → suggesting non-lacing shoes and consistent home practice.








  • 9.  RE: Supporting a child

    Posted 09-22-2025 16:38
    I do not know the specifics of this particular family, but in order to make culturally responsive decisions, it may be necessary to better understand the family's perspective. In many cultures, interdependence is highly valued and rugged self-reliance (which is a cornerstone of US culture) is not. All families expect that when they send their child to an ECE setting, they will be cared for - and for some families, especially immigrant families, that may mean they could expect that their child will be physically fed, clothed, etc., because their culture values the interdependence and relationships between adults and children more than their child's ability to do things for themself.

    Again, I am not presuming to know that this is the case with this particular family, but without that context, I wanted to invite us all to consider the possibility.


     

    Andrew Coghill-Behrends (he/him) 

    andrewcb@mnvac.org 

    Coach-Mentor 

    Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc. 

    706 North Victory Dr. 

    Mankato, MN 56001-6803 

    (507) 345-2411 

     




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