Self-help Skills to Teach Preschool Aged Children

Like teaching any new skills, teaching self -help does require repetition, praise, and adult support.

Please share this list with family and friends so we can all get back to the basics and improve the development of our preschool children:

Dressing and Undressing: Teach your children to dress and undress themselves.

Using the bathroom: Teach your child to use the bathroom independently.

Personal Hygiene: Teach your child to practice personal hygiene.

Cleaning Up: Teach your child to clean up after activities.

Simple chores: Teach your child to do simple chores.

Drinking from a cup: Teach your child how to drink from a cup.

Safety Skills: Teach your child basic safety skills.

Expressing needs: Teach your child how to express their needs.

Eating habits: Teach your child healthy eating habits.

Problem-solving: Teach your child basic problem-solving skills.

Following instructions: Teach your child how to follow simple instructions.

Socializing: Teach your child how to socialize with their peers.

Recognizing Belongings: Teach your child to recognize their personal belongings.

Emotional Self-Regulation: Teach your child to practice emotional self-regulation.