Embedding Learning Self-Care Skills

Embedding Learning is Self-Care Routines If counting were in and IEP for a student who is 4 years old, there are several ways that this could be embedded into self-care routines. One would be during snack time we could practice counting out five goldfish to eat at a time. The student could count each one up to fine and then eat them and so another group. I would also change this to where I would have five counted out and the student tells me how many are there. Another way to count would be during clean up of certain toys, like cars or blocks. We would clean up by counting out five of the toys and then stopping and counting out five more. Also, counting buttons while we button up a coat that specifically has five buttons is a great way to work on counting while …show more content…
You can help by guiding and demonstrating how to do a specific skill, such as guided assistance in unzipping a backpack. But simply doing the task for a student only keeps them from being able to develop that skill. You have to give the least intrusive assistance as possible even if the child keeps asking for help. Giving visual cues, supports, and help when a child is struggling will help them succeed in the skill that is tough for them. Positive reinforcement will also help them to push themselves to do it on their own. You also have to know when a child truly needs help or if they simply want help to get attention or so they do not have to do it. There are five key steps to a systematic approach to teaching self-care skills. The first is specifying a student’s goal for learning the skill. The second step is to break the skill into smaller steps. The third is using a systematic approach for teaching this specific skill. The fourth is recording data and using it to evaluate the student’s progress. The fifth is to be prepared to modify your teaching when needed for the student to have