Before School Starts…

Here are a few things you could work on with your keiki:

  • Undressing and redressing self as well as using the bathroom (including wiping) independently 🧻
    • Choose easy on/off bottoms for keiki; elastic waistbands are best
    • Practice snaps and buckles if keiki wears those
  • Practice opening and closing lunch containers and ziplock bags
  • Practice washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds 🤲🏼 🧼 (the length of the ABC song or Happy Birthday twice)
  • Practice bedtime and waking routines. 😴 Make sure there’s enough time to wake up, get ready, and have breakfast before everyone goes to school. 🏫

As for parents, you could practice packing lunches for your keiki so you get a feel for how much food to pack and what kinds of foods your keiki enjoys. And your keiki can practice eating healthy and nutritious food too! Win-win. 😉