Support Plan Doc Support Plan
Fresh and Clean • Tier 3 Intervention
20 Minutes
2nd Grade
Objective
By the end of this session, the student will independently complete a basic hair-washing routine (wet, lather, rinse, dry) with no more than one prompt and record success on the sticker chart.
The "Why"
Establishing consistent personal care routines supports health, independence, and self-esteem. Visual guides and positive reinforcement help internalize steps and reduce adult prompts.
Preparation
Print or display Visual Hair & Bath Guide
Review Gentle Reminder Script
Prepare Sticker Chart and stickers
Review Self-Care Progress Rubric
Session Approach
Guided practice with heavy visual supports and positive reinforcement. Focus on 1:1 modeling and immediate feedback to build confidence.
Visuals Checklists Modeling Positive Reinforcement
Instructional Sequence
3 min
Warm-Up
Warm-Up and Goal Setting
Greet the student warmly and set a positive tone.
Explain today’s focus: practicing the hair-washing routine.
Show the Routine Sticker Chart and explain how stickers track success.
5 min
Review
Visual Guide Review
Present the Visual Hair & Bath Guide slides.
Point to each specific step (wet, lather, rinse, dry).
Ask the student to describe the steps in their own words to confirm understanding.
7 min
Practice
Guided Practice with Prompts
Have the student perform/mimic hair-washing steps using the guide.
If a step is missed, use the Gentle Reminder Script to prompt.
Provide immediate praise and model any missed actions.
5 min
Assessment
Reward and Reflection
Award stickers for each correctly completed step.
Use the Self-Care Progress Rubric to rate independence.
Discuss what went well and set a small goal for next time.
Hair Bath Guide Slides Visual Hair & Bath Guide
Follow these 4 easy steps to wash your hair and keep it looking great!
Teacher notes: Welcome the student and introduce the guide. Explain that they will see four simple steps to wash their hair by themselves.
Step 1
Wet Your Hair
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Place your head under warm water until all your hair is wet.
Teacher notes: Show how to check water temperature and help them lean back under the water. Encourage them to get all their hair wet.
Step 2
Lather Shampoo
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Squeeze a small amount of shampoo and rub into your hair to make lots of bubbles.
Teacher notes: Demonstrate how much shampoo to use (about a quarter-sized amount). Guide them to massage bubbles into their scalp.
Step 3
Rinse Thoroughly
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Use water to wash out every bit of shampoo until no bubbles remain.
Teacher notes: Remind them to look for any remaining bubbles and rinse until the water runs clear.
Step 4
Dry Your Hair
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Wrap your hair in a towel and gently pat it until it’s not dripping.
Teacher notes: Show them how to wrap hair in a towel and gently pat dry—not rub hair roughly.
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You’re All Done!
Great job washing your hair! Remember these steps every time you take a bath.
Sparkling Clean!
Teacher notes: Praise the student for completing all steps. Encourage them to follow this guide each time for clean hair!
Gentle Reminder Script Doc Gentle Reminder Script
Use these step-by-step prompts to guide your student through personal care tasks with kindness and clarity.
1 Brush Your Hair
Teacher Says
“Okay, let’s brush your hair! First, use your fingers to divide your hair into sections. Then pick up your brush and gently start at the roots, brushing down toward the ends.”
If Stuck
“Let’s slow it down and start again at the roots. Nice and gentle strokes.”
Praise
“Great job! Your hair is looking smooth and tangle-free!”
2 Wash Your Hands
Teacher Says
“Now we’ll wash our hands. Turn on the faucet, wet your hands with warm water, and get your soap ready.”
If Stuck
“Remember to pump the soap once. Let’s count out loud to 20 while we rub our hands together.”
Praise
“Fantastic! Your hands are all clean and fresh.”
3 Wash Your Face
Teacher Says
“Next, splash some warm water on your face. Put just a little cleanser on your fingertips, and gently massage in circles—avoiding your eyes.”
If Stuck
“Remember gentle circles and keep the soap away from your eyes. Let’s try again softly.”
Praise
“Wonderful! Your skin feels nice and clean.”
4 Brush Your Teeth
Teacher Says
“Finally, let’s brush our teeth. Squeeze a pea-size amount of toothpaste on your brush, and let’s start brushing in gentle circles on all your teeth.”
If Stuck
“Make sure to brush the front, back, and top of each tooth. Keep going until our two-minute timer is up.”
Praise
“Great work! Your teeth are sparkling clean.”
*Celebrate each step and offer gentle reminders whenever needed!*
Routine Sticker Chart Activity My Routine Chart
I can stay fresh and clean every day!
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Use this chart to track your personal care steps each day. When a task is completed, place a sticker or draw a star in the box!
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Wash Face
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Brush Teeth
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Tip: Fill in the date each day. Aim to complete all four steps!
Self-Care Progress Rubric Doc Progress Rubric
Self-Care & Hygiene
Student
Date
Use this rubric to track the student’s independence level for each personal care task. Circle the score that best describes their performance during the session.
Criteria 3 – Independent 2 – Prompts Needed 1 – Assistance Brush Hair
| Brushes hair from roots to ends smoothly without help or verbal reminders. | Brushes hair correctly but needs verbal or visual cues to finish or start. | Requires hands-on assistance or modeling to brush hair properly. |
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Wash Hands
| Follows all steps (wet, soap, scrub, rinse, dry) independently. | Completes steps with reminders about sequence or scrubbing duration. | Needs teacher to guide through each step or perform steps for them. |
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Wash Face
| Gently massages, rinses, and pats dry independently. | Needs occasional reminder about pressure, areas, or keeping soap out of eyes. | Requires direct help to wash or avoids necessary areas without support. |
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Brush Teeth
| Brushes all surfaces for full 2 minutes independently. | Brushes but misses spots or rushes; needs timer or area reminders. | Requires adult to guide brush placement and maintain timing. |
Scoring Key
3 (Independent): No support needed.2 (Prompts Needed): Verbal/visual cues only.1 (Assistance): Hands-on support needed.
Goal for Next Session
Teacher Observations & Notes 
