## North Carolina Early Learning and Development Progressions: Birth to Five

#### Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Health and Physical Development (HPD)

#### Subdomain: Self-Care

#### Goal: Children develop independence in caring for themselves and their environment.

#### Skill Progression: Toileting

#### Age: 33-36 Months

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### Boys tell before having to urinate

Situations for Observation of Skill

Interview adult.

Elicitation Strategy

Ask adult about the child’s urinary and bowel habits.

Behavior Observed

98% of children are toilet trained by this age.

Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)

Early childhood educators and parents can encourage children to assume responsibility for bathroom care with little supervision.

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015

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