I Can Take Care of Myself Big Book

Self-Care is a fundamental skill essential for positive outcomes, especially for school readiness. This book explores practical self-care for the body, integrated self-care for the mind, and holistic self-care for the spirit.

Key Benefits for Educators:

• Skills for School Readiness: Prepares children for school with essential self-care skills.
• Confidence: Builds confidence through self-care practices.
• Practical Skills: Teaches brushing teeth and hair, recognizing and caring for hunger and thirst, using a napkin, nose-blowing, and recognizing the need to use the bathroom.
• Personal Care: Covers washing and dressing, using zips and buttons, getting ready to leave, putting on shoes and socks, packing and unpacking a bag, and putting belongings away.
• Rest and Relaxation: Emphasizes resting the body and mind, connecting with and expressing feelings, and meditation.
• Imagination and Passions: Encourages using the imagination and engaging with passions.
• Caring for Others: Promotes sharing caring skills by caring for others.
• Healthy Body Care: Focuses on healthy body care and positive self-talk.
• Wellbeing: Supports overall wellbeing.

Learning Outcomes:

• Development of essential self-care skills for school readiness
• Enhanced confidence and self-awareness
• Improved practical skills for personal care
• Understanding of rest, relaxation, and emotional expression
• Encouragement of imagination, passions, and caring for others
• Promotion of healthy body care and positive self-talk

The book includes free downloadable teachers’ notes with curriculum links to help design engaging learning experiences. Its large A3 format (297mm x 420mm) and 22 pages make it an excellent tool for teaching children the importance of self-care.