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 ›
Dressing

Independently managing clothing including fasteners, selection, and adapting to weather.

Examples & Achievements

  • Puts on and removes most clothing independently
  • Manages buttons, snaps, and zippers
  • Puts shoes on the correct feet
  • Begins to tie shoelaces (learning stage)
  • Selects weather-appropriate clothing with guidance

How to Measure

  • Dresses independently in under 5 minutes (observed)
  • Manages 3+ types of fasteners (buttons, snaps, zippers) independently
  • Puts shoes on correct feet without prompting
  • Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales - Dressing items
  • Montessori Dressing Frames proficiency observation
Sources (3)
  • Montessori
  • OT Practice Framework
  • CDC/AAP

Childhood Map › Self-Care & Adaptive Skills

Dressing

Independently managing clothing including fasteners, selection, and adapting to weather.

Examples & Achievements

How to Measure

Sources