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NEWSLETTER  Ms.  Vincent’s  Class  October  20th,  2014  Volume  I  -­‐  Issue  I  

The  Importance  of  Self  Help  Skills  Self  Help  Skills  

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L I T T L E   E L E M E N T A R Y  

         Self  help  skills  are  essential  for  fostering  child  independence.  These  self  help  skills  are  developmental  milestones.  Actual  ages  for  reaching  milestones  vary,  but  practicing  with  your  child  will  help  contribute  to  your  child’s  development.                4-­‐5  year  olds  should  be  able  to:  

§ Dress  and  undress  without  assistance  

§ Use  a  fork,  spoon,  and  butter  knife  

§ Care  for  their  own  bathroom  needs  

http://www3.bucksiu.org/page/1184#Adaptive  

Each  of  us  are  completely  dependent  at  birth,  so  eventually  we  learn  self  help  skills  to  develop  fully  into  an  adult,  where  we  have  responsibilities,  freedom,  and  pleasures.  If  children  can  find  joy  and  fun  in  self  helping  themselves,  then  they  will  more  likely  enjoy  their  life  as  an  adult.  It  can  give  them  self  worth  and  pride  in  achievement.    

When  your  child  begins  to  self  help,  they  may  not  be  good  at  it  or  may  be  messy.  Have  fun  and  have  patience  because  it  does  require  continuous  practice.  Start  with  small  steps  and  increase  the  difficulty  as  they  go!  

http://www.easternflorida.edu/community-­‐resources/child-­‐development-­‐centers/parent-­‐resource-­‐

Please  fill  out  the  following  question  slip  and  have  your  student  RETURN  it  by  October  24th,  2014  in  the  Homework  Inbox.  

 What  are  two  things  that  your  child  does  to  self  help  themselves,  which  contributes  to  their  essential  child  development?    

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________      

2. ____________________________________________________________________________________      Child’s  Name__________________________________  Parent  Signature_______________________________    

Promoting  Self  Help  Skills  in  the  Classroom  S  –    Select  appropriate  prompts          H  –    Help  from  professionals  

E  –    Establish  a  routine                                          E  –    Expect  Positive  Outcomes  

L  –    Learning  should  be  the  focus      L  –    Learning  from  opportunity  

F  –    Find  appropriate  rewards                  P  –    Parent  involvement    

http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=676  

Strategies  Parents  can  use  to  Foster  Self  Help  Skills  at  Home  

MS.  VINCENT’S  CLASS  NEWSLETTER   FALL  2014  

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For  all  children,  doing  anything  productive  is  just  like  playing.  Kids  just  want  to  DO!    

§ Let  your  child  dress  themselves  § Help  prepare  dinner  § Play  using  blocks,  puzzles,  and  dolls  for  good  opportunities  to  

learn  motor  skills  § Go  to  the  Library  and  let  your  child  lead  the  way  § Enjoy  learning  and  practice!  

http://www.groton.k12.ct.us/Page/5764  

Help  your  child  SELF  HELP  themselves  at  your  local  Library!  

 Chesterfield  Township  Library  

Phone:  (586)-­‐598-­‐4900  Email:  

chesterfieldlibrary@chelibrary.org  

Address:  50560  Patricia  Ave,  Chesterfield  MI  

48051  http://www.chelibrary.org/home/c

ontact-­‐us  

Let  your  child  LEAD  THE  WAY!