Self-care skill is the ability of children to undertake their own personal care
in accordance with their developmental period. The period in which the foundation of children's self-care skills
is laid is the preschool period. During this period, children are expected to develop these skills in accordance with their developmental characteristics
. The self-care skills that children should have
according to their ages are as follows:
SELF-CARE SKILLS OF 36-48 MONTHS CHILDREN
1) Collects his/her own belongings.
2 ) Meets toilet needs with help.
3) Gets dressed with help.
4) Takes off unlaced and unbuttoned clothes without help.
5) Knows the front and back of clothes.
6) He combs his hair with help.
br /> 7) He brushes his teeth with help.
9) He eats his own food.
SELF CARE SKILLS OF 48 - 60 MONTHS OLD CHILDREN
1) He puts on and takes off his clothes without help.
/> 2) He hangs his clothes.
3) He combs his hair.
4) He ties his shoes with help.
5) He brushes his teeth.
6) He washes his hands and face without help.
7) Follows table rules.
8) Uses cooking utensils appropriately.
SELF-CARE SKILLS OF 60-72 MONTHS CHILDREN
1) Brush their teeth.
2) He washes his body.
3) He brushes his teeth.
4) He chooses clothes suitable for the weather conditions.
5) He puts on and takes off his own clothes.
6) He ties his shoes.
br /> 7) Uses eating utensils like an adult.
8) Recognizes dangerous situations.
Unable to eat or brush teeth
without assistance, even though it is suitable for his/her developmental period. One of the biggest reasons why most children who cannot clean the toilet or clean the toilet, that is, have problems with their
self-care skills, cannot have these skills is due to their parents' overprotective attitudes.
Overprotection of parents gives the child more than necessary. It means showing control and care
. (Yavuzer, 1998). Parents who adopt this attitude; They do everything their children need to do on their
behalf, so that they do not get harmed, tired or upset. In this way, they will protect them as much as possible from all the evil in the world. br /> they believe. For example, they worry that their children may fall when they run, that they may get hurt when they carry something, or that they may get tired when they perform an age-appropriate task. For this reason, they generally do not give responsibility to their children and
do their children's duties themselves. These duties may include feeding the child, cleaning the child's toilet, and putting on and taking off their children's clothes. In addition to being overly protective, parents who take on their child's duties with the idea of not getting dirty or doing things faster.
However, in both cases, the child is harmed in terms of being an autonomous (self-sufficient) individual,
independence and trust. As a result of these attitudes, the child's self-development is prevented, and their development in other areas, especially self-care, is negatively affected. A child who is not given any responsibility, who is not given the opportunity to do things, who is constantly under the control of his/her parents in terms of self-care and other aspects, will not be able to perform many functions in the future without someone accompanying him/her. They become dependent on others and desire to be controlled by them. Giving the child the opportunity to develop his/her self-care skills enables him/her to become acquainted with the sense of responsibility and increase his/her sense of confidence. In addition, motor
skills are also an area related to self-care skills. A child who brushes his teeth, eats his own food, and collects his own belongings
develops fine motor skills by using his hands. In our kindergarten, our children are supported to develop their self-care skills and are given the opportunity to demonstrate skills appropriate to their age. However,
of course, the family must also cooperate in this regard, and they must provide opportunities for our children to develop their self-care
skills, which is a very important element in helping them become independent, self-sufficient
adults.
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