Remember all children learn to dress at different rates, work on one stage before moving to the next.
Dressing
| Age | What can they do |
|
12 months
|
Cooperates in dressing, socks, shoes
|
|
18-24 months
|
Removes coat, dress, pants. |
| 2 years |
Removes unfastened coat Push down garment and find 2 arm holes |
|
2 - 2 1/2 years
|
Puts on coat |
| 2 1/2 years |
Removes pull down garment Tries to put on socks Puts on coat / shirt Unbuttons 1 large button |
| 3 years |
Puts on shoes (not always correct foot), t-shirt, socks (without heel) Zips/unzips jacket (not shank) Assistance to remove t-shirt Buttons 1 button |
| 3 1/2 years |
Finds front of clothing (mostly) Unzips separating shank Puts on mittens Buttons x3 |
| 4 years |
Undress independently Put shoe on correct foot Removes pull over top Buckles Zipper shank Socks with heel placement Shoes independently Knows back and front |
|
6 years
|
Dress unsupervised |
Fastenings
| Age | What can they do |
|
2 years
|
Zip up and down |
|
4 years
|
Starting buckles and buttons but needs help |
| 5 years |
Fasten velcro shoes Do buttons and zips |
| 6 years |
Starting to do laces Tie a knot |
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