For kids learning to button their own shirts, suggest they start from the bottom
Speaking of school-readiness, self-dressing is such a confidence-builder for kids and a time-saver for parents. Here's Rabia's simple tip:
My 4-year old daughter has just recently started buttoning her own shirts. She has had some frustration with getting the buttons in the right holes, so I gave her this tip: start from the bottom and go up. It is easier to make sure that the correct buttons and holes are lined up. Now she can button her shirts all by herself!
Isn't this how we all know how to properly button our shirts?
Posted by: mikey | Aug 15, 2008 7:48:11 AM
I personally can't button my shirts any other way! LOL.
Great advice for us all, not just our kids!
Oh, and I'd add to that... always check your fly before you open any door. :-)
Posted by: iMommy | Aug 15, 2008 9:52:43 AM
My beloved Grandma Esther taught me this trick, which I gladly passed it on to my kids (5 and 7).
(This post was a lovely and unexpected reminder of her. Thanks, Asha!)
Posted by: Sally J. (Practical Archivist) | Aug 15, 2008 10:54:14 AM