Valley Elementary / Middle School

School-Based Self-Care

Practicing self-care skills is very important for a child to become independent. Some of the self-care skills we work on in school inlcude feeding with utensils, toileting, hygiene (handwashing), putting on and taking off a coat, and being able to complete fasteners (buttons, snaps, zipper).

Below I am posting resources that provide ideas and activities for learning and practicing self-help skills. 
 
Hygiene:
https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-07-hygiene-fun-activities-teach-kids-personal-hygiene/

Handwashing:
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/handwashing-family.html

Buttons and Zippers:
http://mamaot.com/when-can-kids-learn-to-button-and-zip/

Toothbrushing:
https://team-cartwright.com/preschool-tooth-brushing-activities/
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/kids-brushing-playlist
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B86bxhFxYKGzX19DZ2hYVFZGOUU/view

Shoe Tying:
https://therapyfunzone.net/blog/shoe-tying-methods/

Self-Feeding:
https://www.theottoolbox.com/ultimate-guide-to-self-feeding-and/