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Graded Responsibility

A stepwise approach that transfers a task from adult demonstration to child practice, supervision, and eventual independent completion.

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Age appropriate responsibilities

Age appropriate responsibilities

What age-appropriate responsibilities mean Age-appropriate responsibilities are tasks that a child can reasonably learn and perform with the level of assistance expected for their developmental stage. The goal is not perfect execution. The goal is participation, gradual mastery, and increasing ownership. A preschool child may put toys away after a demonstration, while an adolescent may […]