What Do You Do When You Go Poo?
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What Do You Do When You Go Poo? is a book designed to make potty training an enjoyable experience for children through rhymes and humor. It provides helpful guidelines for using the toilet while reassuring children that it's fine to have their own approach. The book also includes a free downloadable potty chart to aid in the training process.
Discussion points
What are some of the places animals go when they need to poo?
Why do you think it's important for everyone to have a clean place to go?
How do you feel when you have a clean bathroom to use?
Can you think of any ways we can help keep bathrooms clean and comfortable for everyone?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about and empathize with different situations by discussing the variety of environments presented in the book. Use a gentle and humorous tone to make the conversation about a typically sensitive subject more comfortable. Validate their feelings and thoughts about the subject, and connect them to the broader importance of hygiene and respect for communal spaces. Share personal anecdotes or family routines about cleanliness to make the discussion relatable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding bodily functions
Explanation: The book educates children on why we go to the bathroom, emphasizing the natural and healthy aspects of bodily functions.
Real-World Application: Children will learn to be more comfortable and less embarrassed about discussing and managing their bathroom needs.
Example Lesson: Importance of hygiene
Explanation: Through catchy rhymes and engaging illustrations, this book highlights proper hygiene practices like washing hands.
Real-World Application: This encouragement helps children adopt good hygiene habits that keep them healthy and clean.
Example Lesson: Embracing routines
Explanation: The narrative includes different scenarios where characters maintain a routine, such as using the toilet before bed.
Real-World Application: Children will understand the importance of regular habits and how they help in daily life, fostering independence and responsibility.
Example Lesson: Respecting privacy
Explanation: Characters in the book often close the bathroom door, teaching children about privacy during personal times.
Real-World Application: Kids will learn to respect their own and others’ privacy, important for their personal development and understanding boundaries.
Example Lesson: Learning words
Explanation: The playful language and simple phrases used in the book help in vocabulary building around a specific everyday activity.
Real-World Application: Enhances verbal skills and helps children articulate their needs effectively, especially about bathroom use.