Category: Health and Wellness

  • Dressing Myself

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to get dressed with minimal assistance

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Help me be as independent as possible in dressing. Choose clothing that is easier for me to put on (like pants with elastic waistbands and
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  • Learning to Put on Shoes

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to get shoes on my feet

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Help me practice with your shoes first. It’s easier for me to get big shoes on my feet.
    2. Before I try to put the shoes
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  • Helping You Dress Me

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to be helpful when you’re getting me dressed; names of body parts and clothing items

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Dress or undress me slowly when you’re not in a hurry. Give me opportunities for me
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  • Playing with a Spoon

    Your Child Will Learn

    An introduction to using a spoon

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Give me an extra spoon to hold and explore while you’re feeding me with a spoon. If I seem interested, let me put my hand on
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  • Learning to Wash Hands

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to wash my hands with help

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Provide a sturdy step stool so I can reach the water by myself. I’ll probably need help turning the faucet on and off. Show me
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  • Keeping Safe When I Explore

    Your Child Will Learn

    What is safe to explore in their home

    Here’s What to Do

    1. In rooms where I spend a lot of time, designate a low drawer or shelf as “mine.” Put a sticker or a picture of
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  • Map My Day

    Your Child Will Learn

    Map making and how to get places they need to go

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Talk with your child about their schedule for tomorrow. Mention the places they need to go, and in what order.
    2. Help
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