Everyday Independence: Building Self-Help Skills Through Play

Created by Amanda Bennett, OTR/L, pediatric occupational therapist and founder of The Play Based OT, this course is designed to make everyday routines doable, fun, and confidence-building for kids.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

✅ How to break big tasks (like dressing or toothbrushing) into playful, achievable steps.
✅ The fine-motor and sensory foundations your child needs for self-help success.
✅ Creative ways to practice real skills through pretend play, crafts, and daily life.
✅ OT-approved visuals, checklists, and materials to support independence at home.
✅ Simple scripts and routines that reduce frustration and encourage confidence.

📚 Course Modules

Module 1: Understanding Everyday Independence

Discover what “independence” really means in early childhood, and learn how to spot the underlying motor, sensory, and attention skills that support it.

Module 2: Dressing Made Doable

Help your child master zippers, buttons, and clothing management through playful, hands-on practice — not battles before school.

Module 3: Mealtime Confidence

Tackle utensil use, cutting, drinking, and picky eating using OT-based sensory strategies that make mealtime calm again.

Module 4: Hygiene Routines That Stick

Transform toothbrushing, toileting, and handwashing into visual, step-by-step success stories.

Module 5: Organizing & Following Routines

Bring structure to your mornings, transitions, and after-school time using visuals, movement breaks, and simple organizational systems.

Module 6: Turning Practice Into Play

Learn how to use games, crafts, and pretend play to strengthen independence while keeping your child engaged and happy.

🧩 Bonuses You’ll Receive

🎨 Printable Everyday Materials List — common household tools you can use for practice
🌞 Morning & Night Routine Visuals — ready-to-print, pastel-themed charts
💪 Inchstone Stickers & Cards— to celebrate small wins (“inchstones”)
⭐ Positive Affirmations— to build motivation and confidence
👩‍👧 Access to The Play Based OT Parent Community for extra support

💸 Pricing

🎉 $47 or 2 monthly payments of $23.50

💬 Parent Feedback (from our other courses)

“I finally understand how to help my child without constant frustration.”
“The visuals and routines made our mornings so much smoother.”
“It feels like having an OT coach in my pocket — but in a fun, gentle way.”

🌈 Why You’ll Love It

This course takes the stress out of teaching independence. You’ll feel equipped, supported, and confident — knowing exactly what to do, when to help, and when to step back.
Your child will feel proud, capable, and ready to take on daily routines — with joy and independence.

💕 Ready to Start?

Join Everyday Independence today and turn everyday moments into milestones.