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The Spill Response Plan

Handle the mess. Teach the next movement.

10 minutes after immediate cleanupFree · Two-page fillable PDF

Companion to When a Child Spills Something: Handle the Mess Before Assigning Blame.

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Example: a cold drink tips during a reach. An adult handles the floor; the child wipes a safe area, and the pitcher is moved.

01Observe the event

Write facts before choosing a lesson.

02Set the safe boundary

An adult owns the hazard decision.

03Teach the repair

Show one appropriate cleanup part.

04Change the setup

Review one movement at the next use.