I'm trying to gage what is normal for a six year old to be able to do themselves.
DS was six in July and is currently in Year 2 at school.
He can't wipe his own bum. He won't poo at school so that me or DH can help him wipe at home.
We do still have to remind him to go to the toilet (for wees and poos). Normally we noticing him running around in a circle and we say, 'do you need the toilet?'. He'll nod and then we'll tell him to go.
But he has been using the toilet for years.
He can get himself dressed but is very slow and easily distracted so needs lots of reminding. He struggles with his shoes and can't do buttons or zips.
He doesn't get his school stuff ready. He'd forget things. If I don't carry his bag for example, he'll forget to bring it. Same for coat, PE kit, books, etc.
He doesn't do anything around the house (I see posters mentioning this as things their six year olds do). He doesn't make his bed and can't tidy up by himself, put his washing away, etc.
He can just about make a sandwich but his spreading abilities are very poor!
What was your six year old able to do at this age?