Basic Skills Snapshot

Can your child put on a shirt?

Can your child pull up pants or trousers?

Can your child put on shoes?

Can your child put on a coat or jacket?

Can your child wash and dry their hands?

Can your child brush their teeth?

Can your child wipe their own face or nose?

Can your child let you know when they need the toilet?

Can your child use the toilet?

Can your child finish up afterwards (flush, wash hands)?

Can your child eat with a spoon or fork?

Can your child drink from an open cup?

Can your child get a simple snack for themselves?

Can your child play with a toy on their own for a short time?

Can your child play alongside or with another person?

Can your child help put toys away?

Can your child start a familiar routine when reminded?

Can your child move from one activity to the next?

Can your child follow the bedtime routine?

Can your child stop when you say stop?

Can your child stay close or hold hands near roads or car parks?

Can your child come to you or another adult for help?

Can your child make a choice between two things?

Can your child finish a short familiar task without step-by-step help?