Self-Care and Independence Milestones

Help your child build self-care skills and independence with expert tips and a free tracker!

What is the Development Tracker?

The Self-Care and Independence Development Tracker is designed to help parents monitor and support their child’s progress in essential self-care skills and independence from ages 0-6. It includes milestones, practical tips, and engaging activities to encourage confidence and self-reliance.

Why is it Helpful?

Track essential milestones like dressing, eating, and hygiene practices.
Encourage independence through guided and age-appropriate activities.
Identify areas that may need additional support early on.
Help children gain confidence in managing daily tasks independently.

Age-Wise Development Tracker

12 Months

Milestones: Grasps objects to feed themselves, attempts to hold a bottle, and imitates basic gestures like waving.

Tips: Encourage your child to practice holding a spoon or sippy cup during meals.

18 Months

Milestones: Tries to take off socks or shoes, begins to eat with a spoon, and cooperates with dressing tasks.

Tips: Provide easy-to-handle utensils and simple clothing for practicing self-dressing.

2 Years

Milestones: Washes hands with supervision, drinks from an open cup, and attempts to put on simple clothing.

Tips: Create routines for handwashing and dressing to foster independence.

3-4 Years

Milestones: Dresses with minimal help, brushes teeth with guidance, and starts to clean up toys after playtime.

Tips: Provide easy-to-follow instructions and involve your child in organizing their belongings.

5-6 Years

Milestones: Independently manages hygiene tasks, dresses completely, and helps with small household chores.

Tips: Encourage responsibility through age-appropriate tasks like tidying their room or helping set the table.

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