Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Health and Physical Development (HPD)
Subdomain: Self-Care
Goal: Children develop independence in caring for themselves and their environment.
Skill Progression: Eating/drinking
Age: 30-33 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 30-33 Months.Wipes own hands and mouth with napkin
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe a meal when a napkin is present.
Elicitation Strategy
If needed remind the child to “use your napkin.”
Behavior Observed
The child wipes the areas where food is, or could be, located.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Children can take care of basic needs when early childhood educators and parents give them the responsibility.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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