Personal Care Skills
This is something you should do every morning and before bed to take care of your teeth.
What is brushing your teeth?
When you meet someone new, you say this to greet them.
What is “Hello” or “Hi”?
You use this machine to clean dirty clothes.
What is a washing machine?
This is a tool you use to check what time it is.
What is a clock or watch?
This is the kind of money you carry in your wallet, like coins and bills.
What is cash?
When you want to cross the street, you should use this and wait for the signal.
What is a crosswalk?
You wear this to protect your body from getting cold when it’s snowing outside.
What is a coat or jacket?
If you don’t understand something, you should say this.
What is “Can you explain that?” or “I don’t understand”?
You use this tool to sweep crumbs or dirt off the floor.
What is a broom?
To make sure you wake up on time, you should set this before bed.
What is an alarm?
When you buy something at a store, you give money to this person.
What is a cashier?
When you enter a store or building, you should do this to the door if someone is walking behind you.
What is “Hold the door open”?
You use this to wash your hair in the shower.
What is shampoo?
This is how you show someone you are listening to them.
What is making eye contact or nodding your head?
Before you eat, you should do this to set the table.
What is putting out plates, cups, and silverware?
You write down your schedule in this to remember appointments and activities.
What is a planner or calendar?
This is the name for money you save to use later.
What is savings?
If you need help finding a book in the library, you can ask this person.
Who is a librarian?
Before eating, you should do this to make sure your hands are clean.
What is washing your hands?
When someone says, “Thank you,” you should say this.
What is “You’re welcome”?
This is what you should do when the trash can is full.
What is “Take out the trash”?
This is what you do to figure out how long it takes to get ready in the morning.
What is plan ahead or practice your routine?
When something costs $10 and you give $20, this is the amount of change you get back.
What is $10?
You need to use this to pay for items at a store or restaurant.
What is money or a credit card?
This is how often you should change your socks and underwear.
What is every day?
If you feel upset or frustrated, you should do this instead of yelling.
What is “Take a deep breath and stay calm”?
You use this appliance to cook food quickly, like heating up leftovers.
What is a microwave?
If you need to be at school at 8:00 AM, you should leave the house at this time if the drive takes 20 minutes.
What is 7:40 AM?
This is a tool you can use to help keep track of how much money you earn and spend.
What is a budget?
If you get lost in a public place, you should look for this type of person to help you.
Who is a police officer or store employee?