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Build Self-Confidence With a Goal-Setting Activity

pink construction paper on top of green construction paper with the words, “I can sleep in my own bed“ and three circles to color in or check off for each time the child has done the goal
  1. With your child, talk about a goal that she is working towards such as potty training, sleeping in her own bed, or giving up a pacifier just like Curly Bear.
  2. Help her achieve the goal by giving her a visual way to track her progress. Create an “I can” statement about the goal and write it on a large piece of paper. For instance, “I can sleep in my own bed.”
  3. Below the “I can” statement, draw three circles and tell your child that every time she sleeps in her own bed for the entire night, she can color in one of the circles. Encourage your child to work towards her goal with positive comments such as, "You are working so hard to reach your goal," or "Look how close you are to your goal!"

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