Understanding Joshua lately is starting to get a little frustrating. Everything that has a "bread" consistency is referred to as toast. So, when he asks for toast, I have to ask him if he wants a waffle, a peanut butter sandwich, a slice of raisin bread, or if he does just want plain old regular toast. He is quite the opinionated little boy, so if we don't figure out what he is asking for, he gets really irritated, and THAT is not a fun situation to deal with. It must be hard to be an almost two year old sometimes. . . .
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Use your digital camera and take a photo of 'toast', a 'sandwich','waffle', etc. Print them out and laminate them.
Punch a hole in one corner and secure the photo cards with a ring. Hand the ring on the fridge with a magnetic hook or keep it close by in a drawer, etc.
Next time he wants toast, show him the cards and allow him to choose from the photos. When he chooses "cracker", say "Great Job! Joshua wants CRACKERS!" When you give him the cracker, reinforce the photos with the object: "Here's your cracker Joshua! What a good boy!"
Less frustration for you both, and learning to boot.
This is a really good idea S'mee!
I have no idea who you are, so could you please introduce yourself?
Thank you!
ahhh, S'mee is a way for me to stay anonymous! ummmmm, let's see. OH! Your hubby's little sister (red) spent a year at my house just before she graduated! You guys used to be in our ward,um your bro and my youngest used to be great friends before they moved and he went on his mission...if you guess who I am, please keep me anonymous. However, you can always click on "s'mee" and it should take you to my blog profile, which can send you to my blog...and I have my e-mail there. : )
S'mee, your blog is currently set to private, so I can't even see your profile. I'll for sure keep you annonomous. I'm relieved to know who you are. I would love to read your blog, if you are okay with that. . . Red has my email address if it isn't on my profile.
Megan, ...not sure why the blog was/is on private, shouldn't be, check it, hopefully fixed it. Try:
knotinthestring.blogspot.com
see you soon!
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