Thank you for visit our preschool website! I hope the positive tricks I share today lead to a successful journey in the bathroom for your little one!
Our Preschool focuses on a positive approach to Potty training. We never demand a child to sit on the potty if they don't want to. As teachers, we continuously discuss what works best and what to avoid. So, Lets get started.
Prepare the bathroom environment by bringing books, toys, treats, and cleaning supplies! I like to update my little student's bathroom weekly, which only takes five minutes. This involves changing the toys and books regularly. Make sure to have all the fun and special toys ready for this time. Ensure that the cleaning supplies, toys and treats are kept separate from each other and only you as teacher or parent have access to them.
I talk to the kids about the purpose, such as "I remember big kids go pee pee and Poopoo in the potty" keep it simple and straightforward
Ask the children to sit and show them one fun toy each. This is the rule. You can set your own rules to ensure everyone is safe and clean. Hand them the toy.
Let the child look at the toy. If your student usually sits but suddenly doesn't want to, IT'S OKAY! Please do not pressure the child further. They are doing their best.
While waiting, you can start reading books. Begin with books about potty training. If you don't have books available, you can use your phone to play a potty training book story. Ensure it's a book and not a singing video to minimize sensory distractions.
Remind your child that they will received a treat once they have successfully used the potty. Avoid over-talking about it. Children desire the treat immediately without much discussion, so keep your boundaries simple and direct. For example, you can say, "are you all done? That's ok. Remember, you get a treat when there's Pee in the potty." If your child continues to insist on the treat without success, help them wash their hands and put their pants back on. If your child persists, distract them with a song or the next activity, but never give a treat if there was not success in using potty.
If they successfully use the potty, remain positive and say, "that was a big pee pee! You get a treat". Repeat, "You get a treat because you went pee pee on the potty." Accompany your child to pour it into the toilet and let them flush it.
Put on gloves, disinfect toys and the potty, and clean up.
Instruct your child, "Please wash your hands, and then you can have your treat." If possible, provide the treat outside of the bathroom.
By the end of the week, you will notice your child becoming more aware of their body and recognizing when they need to go.
TIPS
Get special apple juice or any liquid you want nd give it to your child 5-10 minutes before you know you will take him/her to the potty.
I take my little ones to the potty whenever we change activities. For example, during snack time, I say, "Let's go, friends, wash your hands and then we will eat a delicious snack." Of course, once we get to the bathroom, I tell them, "Okay, friends go pee pee so we can read a book and have fun." Similarly, before going to the playground, the same routine happens. I say, "I am so excited that we will have so much fun at the playground. First, lets go pee and then to the playground.
This requires patience and a lot of care. Remember, they are all doing their very best.
Good luck, and you've got this! Alternatively, bring your little one to our preschool; we've got you covered!
Paola Jack.
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