Adapt everyday tools for your child to carry out some activities independently. For example, have a child-sized jug that your child can use easily or lower shelves so they can keep their own shoes or toys.
Self-awareness in young children begins in infancy and develops in stages. The development of self-awareness in the early years reveals layers of processes. These processes expand from body perception in action to the evaluative sense of self as perceived by others.
Giving children the space to move their bodies allows them to explore and understand how their bodies function.
Children's confidence increases when they are aware of their ability as a separate entity from an adult and can do things independently.