Sending to cheder | Imamother

amother ↓

Thu, Aug 27 2009, 9:17 am

I will be sending ds (2.3 y/o)to cheider shortly. He is toilet trained, but:
1- cant sit onto the toilet alone
2- cant wipe himself yet

How do I teach him those 2 things?

↑ amother

Mon, Dec 28 2009, 7:59 am

I would assume at that age they don't expect them to wipe themselves. Also some schools for that age have smaller lower toilets. Sometimes they have a stool. On the first day or orientation - I would mention it to the Rebbe/teacher and see what their reaction is. Most probably it will be something like - of course we help them. Did you ever try putting a small stool in front of the toilet and see if he can get on? If he can do this at home - you can ask if they have one in cheder - or even offer to buy one for them if you are really concerned.

I was worried about my 3 year old who was about to startd nursery and needed a reminder/help to push his p3nis in the toilet. When I mentioned it to the teacher - she said they definately remind them -she just won't do it herself. So she either tells them to or guides their hands. I was very happy with that answer.

Hopefully you will just be worrying for nothing - just know that it is totally normal to be worried about this. Especially since your son is so young.