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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:
Address: 50560 Patricia Ave, Chesterfield MI
48051 http://www.chelibrary.org/home/c
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Let your child LEAD THE WAY!
