A simple guide to help your child build independence, confidence, and calm through an intentional home environment.

Entryway

  • Hooks for coat and backpack

  • Low bench or place to sit

  • Basket for papers/clean out backpack

  • Place for shoes

  • Optional hooks or baskets for hats, gloves, sunscreen etc

Bathroom

(For Potty training)

  • Simple toilet or modified adult toilet

  • Wipes

  • Cleaning supplies

  • Extra clothes

  • Laundry basket or wet bag

Kitchen

  • Comfortable place to sit, feet supported

  • Appropriately sized dishes, cutlery, and napkins

  • Place to put dirty dishes

  • Access to water

  • Access to food/snacks

  • Kitchen helper or stool

  • Kitchen tools for preparing food

Bathroom

  • Body glove or natural sponge (they’re soft, interesting and make great lather)

  • Travel size shampoo and body wash or shampoo and body bars

  • Goggles

  • Cup for rinsing

  • Timer

  • Stool

  • Faucet extender

  • Grooming items (Brush/comb, hair accessories)

Bedroom

  • Access to appropriate clothing

  • Access to bed

  • A few comfort items - books, stuffies, etc.

  • Mirror

  • Free of distractions

Playroom

  • Shelves for activities

  • Bookshelves

  • Baskets for larger toys

  • Storage for toy rotation

  • Art storage/organization

  • Table and chairs

  • Rugs

  • Trays