Skill Progression 1-2 months 2-4 months 4-6 months 6-8 months 8-10 months onths C. Self-care No observable No observable No observable No observable No observable Throws clothes skills skills skills skills skills in hamper with a prompt Cleans face and hands with damp cloth 12-15 months 15-18 months 18-21 months 21-24 months 24-27 months 27-30 months Opens mouth for Holds toothbrush Moves Attempts to blow Cleans up spills Adequately blows teeth to be with help toothbrush nose and wipes nose brushed independently upon request Holds out hands Washes hands Needs help with Puts trash in trash Turns faucet on Puts pajamas and to be washed and with soap with toothpaste can and off other folded dried help and direction clothing in a Washes and dries drawer own hands Holds head in Dries hands with Allows wiping of position for help nose combing Brings comb to hair 30-33 months 33-36 months 36-42 months 42-48 months 48-54 months 54-60 months Helps make bed Blows and wipes Wipes nose Completes all Sets table and Showers own nose with without request steps in brushing clears own dishes independently, some help teeth but may need independently help with washing hair Chooses clothing Washes down Brushes own hair Washes and dries Soaps cloth for for the weather front of body with supervision hands thoroughly washing Helps set the Thoroughly table with brushes teeth prompting
Skill Progression 1-2 months 2-4 months 4-6 months 6-8 months 8-10 months onths C. Self-care No observable skills No observable skills No observable skills No observable skills No observable skills Throws clothes in hamper with a prompt Cleans face and hands with damp cloth 12-15 months 15-18 months 18-21 months 21-24 months 24-27 months 27-30 months Opens mouth for teeth to be brushed Holds toothbrush with help Moves toothbrush independently Attempts to blow nose Cleans up spills Adequately blows and wipes nose upon request Holds out hands to be washed and dried Washes hands with soap with help and direction Needs help with toothpaste Puts trash in trash can Turns faucet on and off Puts pajamas and other folded clothing in a drawer Washes and dries own hands Holds head in position for combing Dries hands with help Allows wiping of nose Brings comb to hair 30-33 months 33-36 months 36-42 months 42-48 months 48-54 months 54-60 months Helps make bed Blows and wipes own nose with some help Wipes nose without request Completes all steps in brushing teeth independently Sets table and clears own dishes Showers independently, but may need help with washing hair Chooses clothing for the weather Washes down front of body Brushes own hair with supervision Washes and dries hands thoroughly Soaps cloth for washing Helps set the table with prompting Thoroughly brushes teeth