My youngest is five. She is strong and independent, when she wants to be.
When she doesn’t want to be, she wants us to do things for her.
It’s just part of having a strong-willed child.
But she’s learning so much and asking questions relentlessly. It’s such a fun age!
She can get dressed by herself, even socks and shoes. But she still struggles with her left and right.
I finally figured out how to help her independently put her shoes on the right feet!
Cut a sticker into two halves and place each half into a shoe: I told her to make a heart with her shoes and when she did she would know which shoes goes on the right foot. It works like a charm! What works for you?
That’s a really good idea! Do you have to do anything special to keep the sticker in place?
I wish I would have thought about that when my boys were little, REALLY helpful!
Thanks for hosting another great WFMW!
~Liz@HoosierHomemade & Pocket Change Gourmet
FANTASTIC tip! Love it.
This idea is brilliant. Simple, simple but so handy. Thank you for sharing.
That is a fantastic idea! I, too, wish I knew about that back when my son was having difficulty with his left and right!
I put smily faces on the instep and tell my 5 yr old to make the smile at each other. I use a permanent marker but I have to check every once in while and make sure it’s still there.
That is a wonderful idea. I’m going to be doing that today!
Wow…I am dealing with the same thing with my 4-yr-old. Brilliant idea! I am definitely going to try that.
Happy Wednesday morning to you! I linked up tutorial on Pickling Jalapeno Peppers. It’s pretty easy and the rewards are perfect when it comes time for nachos or chili! Thanks for hosting the party once again. Have a great week!
Rebekah-www.potholesandpantyhose.com
GENIUS idea!!! I wish I had thought of that…about 3 years ago…
Thanks–as always–for hosting such a great link-up!
Wow, that is one awesome tip!! I wish I’d know that about a year or so ago.
Oh my, I did the linky wrong.
I meant to title it “Organizing with Cozi”
Just found your blog, and I am thrilled!! So many amazing things here:)
Great idea – I also could have used this tip several years ago! I could see myself using a Sharpie in my boys sneakers to help them!
Great idea, and so simple!
Thanks for hosting! I always love reading the other posts.
What a fantastic idea! Wish I had thought of that when my girls were little.
Great tip! I hope it’s ok that I share it and the picture in my blog (Swedish)! I will link to you as the source of the tip, of course.
//Jemima