Tool 28 · Phrase · Free
Name the Smallest Clear Action
A broad instruction such as 'get organized' is not helping your child start.
Try this
“Put the books from the floor onto this shelf.”
How to use it
Name the object, action, and finish point. Break a large task into one doable instruction at a time.
- Choose the first visible action.
- Name what to act on and where it goes.
- Show or explain the finish point.
- Check understanding and whether practical help is needed.
What it can sound like
These are illustrative examples. Adjust the words to your family and your child's needs.
“Put these markers into the cup.”
“Open the assignment and mark which section is due tomorrow.”
Watch out for
A precise request should make the task clearer, not turn every movement into something you supervise.
If it doesn't fit this moment
Demonstrate the first part or reduce the task further.
Free template
A clear first action
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Reference reading
These public references support relevant communication principles. They do not validate this tool as an assessment or a tested script.