Promise keeping practice
2–3 yearsSuccess MindsetNo materials needed
Make simple promises with your child during play and follow through immediately. For example, "I promise we'll read a book after we clean up these toys." Help your child make small promises too, like "I promise to put this block in the box." Keep promises very simple and achievable within minutes.
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How to Do This Activity
Make simple promises with your child during play and follow through immediately. For example, "I promise we'll read a book after we clean up these toys." Help your child make small promises too, like "I promise to put this block in the box." Keep promises very simple and achievable within minutes.
Why It Works
Keeping promises is a foundational aspect of integrity and honesty. Integrity and honesty are consistently rated as essential by employers, with 95% of employers ranking integrity among the top three most important employee characteristics (Peterson & Seligman, 2004). Teaching promise-keeping early helps children develop the consistent moral behavior that leads to long-term success.
Tips for Parents
Only make promises you can keep right away. This helps your child understand that promises matter and people follow through.
When your child keeps a promise, acknowledge it warmly. You might say, "You did what you promised. That builds trust."
Materials Needed
None
Learning Methods
Symbolic and Pretend PlaySongs, Stories, and Rhymes
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