Clothing Word Challenge
Here's What To Do
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Play a clothing vocabulary game with me when I'm getting dressed
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Ask me to point to or bring you each item of clothing I need.
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If it seems like I don't understand your question, answer it for me and show me the item of clothing you mean.
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Celebrate if I find the correct item, and help me put it on.
Put PEER Into Action
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Pause:
- Give me a hug before we begin.
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Engage:
- "First we need a shirt. Can you find a shirt in your drawer?"
- "I think we need some socks before we put on your shoes. Where are your socks?"
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Encourage:
- "Oops! Those are pants, which are long. We're looking for shorts, which are shorter. Can you try again and look for shorts?"
- "Wow, you are doing a great job looking for all these different clothes. What a big helper!"
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Reflect:
- Do I seem to know the words for most types of clothing I wear regularly?
Not quite ready?
Show me two different items of clothing, then ask me to identify one. Like: "Which one's your shirt?"
Ready for more?
Play this game with less common items of clothing whose names I might not know yet (like: "belt," "boots," "sweater," etc.).
As your child masters this skill...
They will understand words for the different types of clothing they wear.