I Can Do It! – Independence Printables
Support Materials
About
- Discuss with your child some goals you’d like to accomplishment together. Some examples for school readiness are:
- Using the bathroom without assistance
- Dressing themselves
- Putting clothes away
- Washing hands without constant reminders
- Putting on shoes
- Putting away dishes
- Eating lunch within 15-20 minutes and putting food back in the lunchbox when finished
- Practicing opening food containers and items with assistance
- Keep track of their goals using the I Can Do It! Goal Tracker.
- When your child completes a goal, decorate a I Can Do It! Badge to celebrate and display their achievement!
- Keep going for as many goals as you need to get your child school ready!
Tips:
• Praise effort and perseverance to keep children trying!
• Normalize mistakes: Let your child see you make mistakes and work through them. This helps them understand that it’s okay to not get things right on the first try.
• Set developmentally appropriate goals for success! Talk to your doctor or teacher about what are some goals you can set together for your child.
Credits: WQED
Standards
Approaches to Learning Through Play
- AL.1 — Constructing and Gathering Knowledge
Children explore materials, gather information, and use curiosity to learn new self‑help skills. - AL.2 — Organizing and Understanding Information
Children classify and sequence steps in routines (e.g., getting dressed, washing hands). - AL.3 — Applying Knowledge
Children use learned strategies to complete tasks independently and solve day‑to‑day problems. - AL.4 — Learning Through Experience
Children build confidence through hands‑on practice with real‑life tasks.
Language & Literacy Development
- 1.5 — Speaking and Listening
Children follow directions, communicate needs, and describe steps in a routine.
Social & Emotional Development
- 16.3 — Decision‑Making and Responsible Behavior
Children make choices related to personal care and follow consistent routines. - 16.1 — Self‑Awareness and Self‑Management
Children identify emotions, regulate behavior, and manage personal tasks independently.
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