Hygiene Skills for Special Education, Autism or ABA Classroom

Hygiene & Grooming Life Skills Curriculum

Good hygiene and grooming skills are essential for independence, social success, and future opportunities. Without these foundational skills, students may struggle with peer relationships, workplace interactions, and overall quality of life. This resource provides a structured, systematic, and practical approach to teaching personal hygiene—building skills that last a lifetime.

Designed for special education, life skills classrooms, or home use, this curriculum equips students with the tools and routines they need to independently care for themselves with dignity and confidence.

📘 What’s Included

1. Hygiene Curriculum Checklist

• 56 skills across 7 key areas:
• Vocabulary & Concepts
• Hand & Nail Care
• Facial Grooming
• Body Grooming
• Oral Hygiene
• Hair Care
• General Hygiene Practices
• Use as a scope and sequence to track progress and set IEP or personal goals

2. Skill Acquisition Programs (Academic Support)

• Formal teaching procedures with sample & editable target lists
• Data sheets for tracking progress
• Instructional materials to:
• Identify hygiene & grooming items with visuals
• Demonstrate comprehension of hygiene vocabulary and phrases
• Practice spelling hygiene-related words

3. Skill Acquisition Programs (Daily Living Skills)

• Systematic task analysis sheets and instructional supports for 10 core hygiene skills:
• Washing hands
• Filing nails
• Drying hands
• Washing face
• Using a tissue
• Applying deodorant
• Brushing teeth
• Using mouthwash
• Flossing
• Brushing/Combing hair

4. General Forms & Materials

• Editable activity planner template (.doc + PDF)
• Hygiene material bin checklists (customizable +