Developing skills for activities
This page brings together advice, activities and resources to help children develop the skills they need for everyday life.
The resources can help children build confidence and independence at home, in education settings and in the community. They cover physical development, self-care, play, learning and sensory development.
General development
These resources support children's physical development and coordination skills.
Resources:
- Normal variations in children's development
- Being able to use both sides of my body
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: Motor skill development
Taking part in activities
These resources provide practical ideas to help children learn new skills and become more independent in everyday activities.
Resources:
- Helping your child learn new skills
- Getting ready for activities
- Helping your child to focus
- Playdough activities
Self-care and personal hygiene
Self-care skills help children become more independent in their daily routines.
Resources:
- Helping your child learn to dress independently
- Learning to tie shoelaces
- Using a knife and fork
- Watchmedoit: Videos of children completing everyday activities to help practice
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: Independence Skills
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: Toileting
Play and leisure
Play helps children develop physical skills, confidence and social skills.
Resources:
- Ball skills
- Coordinating my body for play and activities
- Messy play
- Learning to ride a bike
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: Physical activity and participation
Schools and learning
These resources support children to take part in education and classroom activities.
Resources:
- Organising myself for activities
- Starting primary school
- Starting secondary school
- Using scissors
- Writing and the development of writing
- BBC Bitesize: Touch typing practice
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: Education
Sensory development
Some children benefit from support to understand and manage sensory information.
Resources: