Independently Dresses

“Dressed to the Nines”

• Give your child opportunities to assist with dressing.
• Make dressing fun and interesting for your child.
• Make sure the environment is relaxed and calm.
• Play games, such as “Peekaboo” as you pull on your child’s shirt.

• Create absurdities, such as placing your child’s socks on your head or shirt on your foot.
• Partially place your child’s clothing on the appropriate body parts. Prompt him to complete the task.
• Give your child your clothing to play dress up.  Your clothing is easier to put on.
• Place your child in front of the mirror for visual feedback while dressing.
• Provide assistance when necessary.  Remove prompts as your child becomes more independent at dressing.