Model Self-Help Skills (E4.1.5)
Sub Category: Social and Emotional Development: Self-Concept, Behavior Regulation, Emotional Control, Attention, and Social Skills
Credential Level: Level 1 •
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
COMPETENCY STATEMENT
Models and uses language to support children’s mastery of self-help skills (cleaning up a spill, using soap when washing hands, cleaning up toys)
DEFINITIONS
Teachers help children develop independence and confidence in self-help skills by modeling tasks like cleaning up and washing hands. This fosters responsibility and self-sufficiency.
EXAMPLES
Model Self-Help Skills
Age Group: Pre-K
Age Group: Pre-K
In this exemplar video, a teacher asks the children if they can put the toys in the box and praises them as they do. Notice how the teacher uses clear, supportive language to guide and encourage self-help skills–an example of modeling and using language to support children’s mastery of self-help skills
Model Self-Help Skills
Age Group: Toddler
Age Group: Toddler
In this exemplar video, a teacher asks the children to put on their shoes and says, “Do you need my help?” and “What do you need help with?” Notice how the teacher uses simple, supportive language to guide children in practicing self-help skills like putting on their shoes by themselves– an example of modeling and using language to support children’s mastery of self-help skills.
WAYS TO PRACTICE
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