Appropriate self-care skills for a 4-5 year old   By the age of 4 to 5, children start to gain more independence, better coordination and stronger problem solving skills. What can we expect of a 4 to 5 year old in terms of self-care skills?   Self-care skills include: Personal hygiene Dressing/grooming Eating/mealtime skills Daily routines Chores/household participation   Personal hygiene Washing hands thoroughly (with soap – after using the toilet, before eating, after playi