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Helpful Objects for Daily Tasks

Everyday objects can be made easier to use with simple changes, like a tall bowl edge or soft shoe straps. These changes can help you eat and get dressed with less effort.

In the picture

  1. A bowl with a tall rim on a non-slip mat
  2. Trousers with an elastic waist
  3. Shoes with hook-and-loop straps
  4. A coat zipper with a large soft pull

Examples

  • A cup with two handles is easier to hold.
  • A thicker pencil grip makes writing more comfortable.

Quiz: Helpful Objects for Daily Tasks (Age 8)

  1. Which change can help a child eat with less effort?

    • A bowl with a tall rim on a non-slip mat
    • A bowl that must be held with two hands
    • A bowl with a very small rim
  2. What can help a child finish a task more independently?

    • Using a tool that is hard to hold
    • Using the right tool
    • Using no tools at all
  3. What can simple changes to everyday objects do?

    • Save energy
    • Make you more tired
    • Make tasks harder

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Daily Life, Age 8