Daily Living Skills Worksheet

Use this worksheet to reflect on your current routines and set personal goals for improving your daily living skills.

1. Personal Hygiene Self-Reflection

After reviewing the Personal Hygiene Checklist, reflect on your current routine:

a. Describe your typical morning hygiene routine (e.g., brushing teeth, showering, grooming):

b. Which two tasks do you perform consistently?

1. _______________________________
   
   
2. _______________________________
   
   

c. Which two tasks would you like to improve or add to your routine?

1. _______________________________
   
   
2. _______________________________
   
   

2. Meal Planning Exercise

Using the Meal Planning Template, draft a balanced, budget-friendly plan for one day:

Breakfast:

Lunch:

Dinner:

Snack(s):

What is one way you could make your meal plan more nutritious or cost-effective?

3. Laundry Reflection

After consulting the Laundry Sorting Guide, think about how you handle laundry:

a. How do you currently sort your laundry (e.g., colors, fabrics)?

b. What washing symbol or care instruction do you find most confusing?

4. Goal Setting

Write one SMART goal for each area below (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound):

a. Hygiene Goal:

b. Meal Planning Goal:

c. Laundry Goal:

5. Action Steps

For each goal above, list two specific steps you will take to achieve it.

Hygiene Goal Steps:

1. _______________________________
   
   
2. _______________________________
   
   

Meal Planning Goal Steps:

1. _______________________________
   
   
2. _______________________________
   
   

Laundry Goal Steps:

1. _______________________________
   
   
2. _______________________________
   
   

Great work! Keep this worksheet in a safe place and refer back to it as you build your skills and track your progress.

Personal Hygiene Checklist

Use this checklist to track your daily and weekly hygiene habits. Check each box when you complete the task.

Daily Tasks

• Brush teeth for at least 2 minutes
  
• Floss teeth
  
• Wash face with a gentle cleanser
  
• Shower or bathe
  
• Apply deodorant or antiperspirant
  
• Comb or brush hair
  
• Wash hands before eating and after using the restroom
  
• Wear clean clothes (fresh undergarments and socks)
  

Evening Routine

• Remove makeup (if applicable) and wash face
  
• Brush teeth before bed
  
• Moisturize skin (face and body)
  

Weekly Care

• Trim fingernails and toenails
  
• Exfoliate skin (face or body) as needed
  
• Clean and sanitize hairbrush or comb
  
• Change and wash bedding or towels
  

Personal Notes & Challenges

Use this space to write down any tasks you find hard to remember or steps you’d like to improve:

Great job monitoring your hygiene! Review this checklist daily and set a goal to complete all items each week.

Meal Planning Template

Use this template to plan balanced, budget-friendly meals for one day. Fill in each section below.

Day and Date

Date: ___________________________

Notes & Adjustments

What could you change to make your meals more nutritious or cost-effective?

Laundry Sorting Guide

Sorting your laundry correctly helps protect your clothes and ensure they last longer. Use the steps below and review common care symbols before washing.

Step-by-Step Sorting Process

1. Gather All Laundry Items: Collect everything in one place and check for stains or special instructions.
2. Check Care Labels: Look for washing, drying, and ironing symbols on each garment’s label.
3. Sort by Color:
   • Whites: Towels, socks, undergarments
   • Lights/Pastels: Light-colored shirts, sheets
   • Darks: Jeans, dark shirts
4. Sort by Fabric Type & Weight:
   • Delicates: Silk, lace, thin fabrics
   • Heavy Fabrics: Towels, jeans, sweatshirts
5. Separate Special Items:
   • Hand-wash only pieces
   • Cold-wash-only fabrics
6. Check & Empty Pockets: Avoid surprises in the washer.
7. Fasten Zippers & Buttons: Prevent snagging.
8. Turn Clothes Inside Out (Optional): Reduces wear on outer surfaces.

Common Laundry Care Symbols

Pro Tips

• Sort loads by color and fabric weight to prevent damage.
• Use mesh bags for delicates to avoid snags.
• Follow your detergent’s instructions for optimal results.
• Clean the lint trap before every dryer use to improve efficiency.

Daily Living Cool-Down

Exit Ticket Reflection

Take a moment to reflect on today’s session by answering the questions below.

1. Personal Hygiene Insight
   What is one new tip or reminder you’ll use in your daily hygiene routine?
   
   
   
2. Meal Planning Highlight
   Which part of the Meal Planning Template was most helpful and why?
   
   
   
3. Laundry Sorting Takeaway
   Which step from the Laundry Sorting Guide will you apply next time and how?
   
   
   
4. Personal Goal
   Write one action you will take before our next session:
   
   
   
   
5. Questions or Concerns
   Share any challenges or topics you’d like to review:
   
   
   
   
   
   

Thank you for your feedback! We’ll use your responses to shape our next lesson.