A child is not yet self-reliant at first and needs help with everything. The development of self-reliance is a process in which the child can do more and more things independently. What should a child be able to do in terms of self-reliance at a certain age? What skills should children in principle have at a certain stage of development and what tasks should they be able to perform? An overview of the self-reliance development of children aged 1 to 7 years.
Development of Self-reliance – What should a child aged 1 to 8 be able to master?
Development profile Self-reliance
Below is an overview of the development of self-reliance in children from 1 year to 7 years old. This overview is based on the average age at which children (should) be able to master certain skills in order to save themselves. In reality, there are of course always individual differences, due to, among other things, differences in pace, order of development steps, the child’s aptitude and potential. And of course, various environmental factors leave a clear mark on development (how do the parents, the family, siblings function, how is the contact with peers, etc.).
Normal Development Self-reliance
The overview below gives a general indication of the average age at which a child should have certain skills, in relation to the average normal development. In other words: to what extent is the child self-reliant, related to the norm: the age average?
In Development Self-reliance – Signals Developmental Problems you can find which signals there are to identify any delays in the development of self-reliance, possible developmental problems or possible developmental disorders in a child, to pay serious attention to them, to observe them and – if necessary – to provide expert help. to enable.
Self-reliance development – What can a child do at the age of 15 months – 8 years?
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Age Stage Child |
Developmental phases Self-reliance Child – Development from 1 to 15 months |
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15 months |
Can hold cup, tends to turn it over too quickly |
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Grabs a spoon and puts it on the plate, cannot fill it properly, often turns it upside down right in front of the mouth |
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Child wants to eat by himself |
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Goes to bed easily |
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18 months |
Can lift a cup and drink, returns empty cup |
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Fills the spoon, has difficulty putting things in the mouth, spills a lot |
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Gives the empty plate to mother |
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Child cries for mother when she leaves. Falls asleep when comforted |
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‘Helps’ with undressing by taking off socks and (unfastened) shoes |
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21 months |
Can only drink and put cup straight again |
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Does not go to sleep immediately, but asks to drink or have a pee |
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Is almost completely toilet trained during the day |
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Hold the glass in one hand when drinking |
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Age Stage Child |
Developmental phases Self-reliance Child – Development process from 2 to 3 years |
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2 – 3 years |
Can eat alone without much mess (with occasional help) |
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Plays a lot with food and ‘lingers’ |
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Now sometimes also refuses food |
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Talk little at the table |
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Asks for toys to take to bed, prolongs bedtime through rituals that must be strictly followed |
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Can unbutton a jacket, but have difficulty closing it |
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Dry your own hands |
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Can get drinks themselves, open and close the tap |
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Watch out for simple accidents (stairs etc) |
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Start brushing your teeth with help |
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Is toilet trained at night (can last up to 5 years) |
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Age Stage Child |
Developmental phases Self-reliance Child – Development process from 3 to 4 years |
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3 – 4 years |
Child can pour from a jug |
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Can really eat alone, without messing |
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Is interested in setting the table, etc |
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Often gets up from the table |
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Is less dependent on toys and cuddly toys at bedtime |
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Can put on coat and button up |
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Can wash and dry own hands |
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Can brush own teeth |
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Can now be goal-oriented |
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Age Stage Child |
Developmental phases Self-reliance Child – Development process from 4 to 5 years |
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4 – 5 years |
Child can now set the table well |
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Can combine talking and eating well |
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Doesn’t get up much from the table |
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Likes to brag himself |
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Consciously tries to postpone going to bed |
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Dresses himself, except for laces, etc., clothes must be laid out |
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Child can correct himself |
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Age Stage Child |
Developmental phases Self-reliance Child – Development process from 5 to 6 years |
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5 – 6 years |
Child now eats quickly |
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Is social and talkative at the table |
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Can tie laces, etc. yourself |
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Starting to get some idea of the traffic |
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From approx. 8 years |
The child is now confident in traffic |
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