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Unit Overview

I Can Do It Myself

Part of the life skills & character track — this unit builds I Can Do It Myself in a way that is playful and hands-on.

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Why it matters for the future

Grows the resilience, empathy and leadership topping the future-skills list.

🧠 Skills & Topics

Hand Washing

Washing hands with soap before food.

Tidy-Up Time

Putting toys back after play.

Shoes & Bag

Trying shoes and carrying own small bag.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

  • Washes hands with minimal help
  • Tidies toys when the tidy-up song plays
  • Carries and hangs own bag
  • Recognises and names the key ideas in I Can Do It Myself

🎲 Suggested Activities

  1. 1Act out an everyday scenario practising I Can Do It Myself
  2. 2Sing a song or rhyme about I Can Do It Myself
  3. 3Draw and talk about I Can Do It Myself

✅ How Learning is Checked

  • ◆Teacher observation during play and daily routines
  • ◆Show-and-tell or picture-pointing check
  • ◆Participation star chart
🧰 Materials
Flashcards and picture cardsCrayons, paper and safe craft itemsStory props or soft toys
🔑 Key Vocabulary
Hand WashingTidy-Up TimeShoes & Bag

👨‍👩‍👧 At Home — for Parents

Weave I Can Do It Myself into play and daily routines — point it out, name it, and praise every attempt. Ten relaxed minutes a day beats long drills.

🍎 In the Classroom — for Teachers

Hook with a song or object, model I Can Do It Myself in play, then let children explore in pairs. Assess by observation and keep it joyful and movement-rich.

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