By the time children turn six, they’re usually eager to “do it themselves.” This is an exciting stage—self-care skills help kids feel capable and confident, and they also make family routines run more smoothly. Here are some of the everyday self-care skills many 6-year-olds are learning to master: 🌟 Getting Dressed Putting on and taking off clothes by themselves. Doing up zippers, snaps, and bigger buttons. Beginning to tie shoelaces (this can take practice—Velcro shoes are

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

As parents, we know reading to our children is important—but did you know that how you read can make a big difference in your child’s language and literacy development? One approach that speech pathologists often use is shared book reading . What is Shared Book Reading? Shared book reading is more than just reading words off a page. It’s an interactive experience where an adult and child engage together around a book. During this time: The book becomes a shared focus of atte