- Why is it important to follow instructions?
- What do children need to follow instructions?
- What is the difference between a request and an instruction?
Why is it important to follow instructions?
Following instructions is an important ability to practice in everyday life. Within an academic setting, following instructions can influence grades, learning subject matter, and correctly executing skills.
What do children need to follow instructions?
To successfully follow instructions, we need supporting skills like receptive language, executive function, and an understanding of how to do things in order. This skill emerges around 6 months when babies begin responding to “no”. By 9 months, they follow directions by imitating.
What is the difference between a request and an instruction?
A request is when you ask your child to do something. An instruction is when you tell your child to do something. It's good to use a mix of requests and instructions. But aim for more requests than instructions.