Childhood Map

Discover the amazing things 5-year-olds are learning — from climbing and jumping to friendships, feelings, and first words on a page. Each skill comes with fun activities you can try together.

Physical & Motor 8 › Sensory 8 › Executive 7 › Cognitive 6 › Language 5 › Communication 5 › Emotional 5 › Social 6 › Self-Care 7 › Literacy 4 › Math 5 › Creative & Artistic 5 › World & Science 5 ›
by Robert Pankowecki
Self-Care & Adaptive Skills

Daily living skills that support independence, personal care, and taking responsibility for oneself and one's environment.

Sources (6)
  • Montessori (Practical Life)
  • OT Practice Framework (ADLs)
  • ASQ-3 (Personal-Social)
  • IEP Domains (Adaptive)
  • CDC/AAP Milestones
  • Waldorf/Steiner
7 Subdomains
Dressing › Feeding & Mealtime › Hygiene & Grooming › Toileting › Personal Responsibility & Routines › Safety Awareness › Care of Environment ›
Care of Environment

Contributing to the maintenance and care of shared spaces, plants, and animals.

Examples & Achievements

  • Wipes up spills
  • Sweeps up crumbs or debris with a dustpan
  • Waters classroom plants
  • Helps set and clear the table
  • Sorts recycling from trash
  • Helps care for a classroom pet (feeding with supervision)

How to Measure

  • Independently cleans up own workspace after an activity
  • Completes a classroom care task (plant watering, table wiping) when assigned
  • Montessori Practical Life observation - Care of Environment exercises
Sources (3)
  • Montessori
  • Waldorf
  • Reggio Emilia

Childhood Map › Self-Care & Adaptive Skills

Care of Environment

Contributing to the maintenance and care of shared spaces, plants, and animals.

Examples & Achievements

How to Measure

Sources