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The Family Task Start Plan

Teach the start. Show the finish. Hold the duty.

15 minutes to prepare and practiceFree · Two-page fillable PDF

Companion to When a Child Refuses a Family Task: Teach the First Step.

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Example: table clearing starts with three napkins in the bin. Cups are next; the child knows exactly when clearing is complete.

01Check the assignment

Identify what the child has actually been asked to do.

02Teach the first action

Show a movement that begins the real job.

03Set completion

Keep help and the finish line clear.

04Review the start

Use what happened to improve the next assignment.