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3. Can care for clothingwith supervision.Home LifeLearning goals Expectations Activitiesa. Describe different methods for cleaningclothes (e.g., dry clean, hand wash, machinewash).b. Describe steps for machine washing (e.g.,separating colors, pre-treating, application ofdetergent quantity, bleach, fabric softener,selection of water temperature and washingcycles).c. Complete two loads of laundry.d. Demonstrate how to fold and put away cleanclothing.4. Knows and understandsthe importance of homesafety.a. Describe use and maintenance of a smoke andcarbon monoxide detector and fireextinguisher.b. Explain three ways to prevent fires (e.g., avoidoveruse of extension cords, don’t leave lightedcandles unattended).c. Describe an emergency evacuation route incase of fire.d. Explain two ways to prevent breaking andentering in one’s home.e. Explain two ways to prepare for naturaldisasters (e.g., hurricanes, floods, tornados,earthquakes, national alerts, snowemergencies).f. Explain proper storage of hazardoushousehold materials (e.g., cleaning materials,medicines, knives).g. Explain three strategies for child proofing ahouse (e.g., outlet plugs, cabinet locks, gateson stairways).h. Identify four items in a first aid kit/householdemergency kit (e.g., band aids, disinfectant,I Can Do It! Wash n’ Wear, p. 83-93.I’m Getting Ready, I Did the Laundry, LG-3.Life Skills Activities for Children, Care of Clothing, p. 129-130.Life Skills Activities for Children, Washing & Drying Clothes,p. 131-132.Ready, Set, Fly! Home Cleaning #7.Ready, Set, Fly! Home Cleaning #8.Ready, Set, Fly! Home Cleaning #9.I Can Do It! Staying Safe, p. 39- 45.PAYA, Module 2, Safety Skills, p. 76-86.PAYA, Module 5, Safety Skills, p. 2.PAYA, Module 5, Safety, p. 154-161.Ready, Set, Fly! Home Safety #1.Ready, Set, Fly! Home Safety #2.Ready, Set, Fly! Home Safety #4.Teenage Human Body, Environmental Maintenance, Fires, p.49.Internet Safety, Etiquette for Kids –http://kidsinternet.about.com/cs/internetsafety1/Parent Soup –http://www.parentsoup.comThe American Academy of Pediatrics –http://www.aap.org/parents.htmlThe Parent Center/Baby Center –http://www.babycenter.com/baby/babysafety/indexLife Skills Guidebook 81©2004 by Casey Family Programs.