PIF Categories: Self care resources
How and when to wash your hands
Why it’s important Washing your hands properly removes dirt, viruses and bacteria. It stops them spreading to other people and objects, which can cause illnesses such as food poisoning, flu […]
How to have a shower
Download our visual guide on how to have a shower. Follow the link on the right to download the guide.
How to have a bath
Download our visual guide showing the step-by-step process on how to have a bath. Follow the link on the right to download the guide.
Sleep
For children, sleep allows their bodies to rest from high levels of daily physical activity. Sleep also promotes healthy growth of bones, muscles and other body tissues. Our brains become […]
Mealtimes
Mealtimes are an essential part of family life. You can help your child develop self-feeding skills from an early age. It can be a complex task for some children and […]
How to help a child fasten zips
Children usually learn to fasten zips before any other fastening. It’s likely they’ll have a zip on their jacket and will need help initially to put the zip together. From […]
How to put on socks
By the age of 2 to 3 years, children can remove their socks. By 3 to 4 years, children begin to show more independence when getting dressed. How to help […]
How to tie a school tie if you’re right handed
Download our visual guide which shows you how to help a left-handed child tie their school tie. Follow the link on the right to access our guide.
How to tie a school tie using if you’re left handed
Download our visual guide which shows you how to help a left-handed child tie their school tie. Follow the link on the right to access our guide.
How to tie a tie using the pratt knot method
What is the pratt knot method? It’s a method of tying a tie which you can use to demonstrate to a child how to tie their school tie. Download a […]