Personal Care
We need to do this twice per day (at least)
brush teeth
How many meals should we eat per day?
At least three (some people need to eat more, smaller meals)
Name one chore you need to do daily
Make bed, clean dirty dishes
What are some steps to get ready for grocery shopping?
Check fridge and cupboards, do meal planning, check recipes, make a list
Name one reason to check the weather before leaving the house
to know what clothes to wear, if you need to leave earlier
To keep hairstyle neat and tidy, do this about once per month (for short hair) and every few months (for longer hair)
Get a haircut
Name one healthy thing to prepare for breakfast
oatmeal with fruit, yogurt, eggs and toast, bagels with cheese
When you see an empty toilet paper roll, what should you do?
Find new roll and change it, then put old roll in recycling
When budgeting, what is a general rule to remember?
Needs over wants, don't overspend
If I want to take transit somewhere, what is one thing I need to do beforehand?
Find the address, then find bus route and nearest stop
How often should we go to the dentist?
Once or twice per year (at least)
Name one healthy thing to prepare for lunch
Sandwiches on whole grain bread, soups, salads
Why do we need to keep counters clean?
If we prepare food on the counter, we need to disinfect after so we are not leaving germs behind
If paying with cash, what are some things you need to know?
What bills and coins are worth, how to know if you have enough money to cover your things, how to check if getting correct change
When walking down the street, name one thing to remember
don't talk to strangers, look both ways and/or stop before crossing streets, obey traffic signals
Name one thing to do before bed
shower, brush teeth, wash face, use the washroom
Name one healthy thing to prepare for dinner
chicken breast with brown rice and steamed veggies
Name one thing needed to shovel snow from the driveway
Mitts, hats, boots, shovel, broom, snow blower
Is it cheaper to buy prepared meals, or to buy food ingredients?
Usually it is cheaper to buy ingredients and cook meals at home
If I make a date to see my friend next week, how can I remember?
Write time of meeting on your calendar
If you are having a problem with your body (pain, uncomfortable, illness), who should you call?
Make doctor's appointment
How can we practice safe use of the stove?
Don't use a high setting, use utensils and oven mitts if needed, REMEMBER TO TURN OFF BURNERS WHEN DONE
How do we water plants?
What should you do before making a big purchase?
Research different options, budget and save your money, maybe wait until item is on sale
What is a good rule to set before leaving home?
Tell someone where you are planning to go (family member or friend), when you will be back