"I Can't"

Many Pre K students come to Pre K with the expression "I can't". Then they wait for an adult to do the task for them.  They wait for an adult to put their shoes on for them, put their coat on for them, draw a picture for them......  They have learned to be helpless.  In Pre K we believe children are capable.  We encourage children to try to do things for themselves.  We praise children when they make an effort and persist at difficult tasks.  We celebrate along with them when they succeed at challenging activities.  Help to build your children's self confidence and abilities by refraining from doing tasks for them that they are capable of doing or trying on their own.  

I saw this on Facebook tonight and I had to share it with you.  It sums it up in a nutshell.