Short or Long

Toddler Getting Dressed

While getting dressed in the morning, chat with your child about if they should wear short sleeves or long sleeves. Do they need long sleeves to stay warm, or short sleeves to stay cool? Pretend together to be hot or cold and act out how you would feel. Brrrr!

See what your child is learning

When you ask your child what to wear, you’re helping them think about how things can help us achieve a goal—like keeping ourselves warm or cool. Did you ever imagine that a T-shirt could build thinking skills like making a plan and reaching a goal?


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