Potty

Every day, we have our basic routine that we follow. We have breakfast, snacks, and lunch at the same times. We also go outside most days. Because breakfast is at 8, snack at 10, lunch at 11:30, and snack around 3ish, those are good times to reinforce our routine of going potty. I say, "It's almost snack time. What do we need to do?" The children know that they clean up, then get in line to go potty, wash their hands, then sit down at the table. I'm trying to make it so that I  am not saying "go to the bathroom." all the time, but simply, "What do we do?" so they take the initiative to realize that it's been awhile, so it's time to go. It's not the same as realizing the need to go and getting up and going, but it's a step in the right direction. They also go as soon as rest time as over and before going outside. I keep having them practice saying, "Kelli, I have to go potty!" so they feel comfortable with that phrase and excited to say it.

This was some wise words of advice from my doctor and a few others who noted that children love routine and to know what is expected of them. I thought it would help to let you know what we do here, so that you might want to try something similar at home. Additionally, if you find something that works well at home, let me know!