Theories of Childhood, Second Edition (Carol Garhart Mooney) / quote 43 of 70
Supporting initiative in preschoolers
To support children’s development of initiative in the third stage, Erikson says that teachers can encourage children to be as independent as possible; focus on gains as children practice new skills, not on the mistakes they make along the way; set expectations that are in line with children’s individual abilities; and focus curriculum on real things and on doing.