Title: Scaffolding: How Parents Can Increase A Child's Self-Esteem - masalamommas.com
Headings: Scaffolding: How Parents Can Increase A Child’s Self-Esteem
Scaffolding: How Parents Can Increase A Child’s Self-Esteem
By MySahana
Scaffold Don’t Hover
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Content: 1. Model out loud. Parents who are trying to teach their child a skill should model it themselves while talking out loud as they do it. The reason Ashwin remembered what the “bunny ears” meant was because every time his mother would tie his shoes she would explain each step. This helps children internalize the steps required for the task so when they are alone they can your explanations can act as anchor points to guide their behavior. 2. Wait to be needed. Parents who scaffold do not jump in the minute they see their child struggling. They wait to allow their child time to solve the problem on their own or to at least identify their blocker. When the child asks for help either through a look or even verbally, the parent steps in at that time.