Wee Steamers: Getting Dressed
Young children feel so proud when they can get dressed by themselves! Join Sheila Kerwin as she explores this milestone with little learners.
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CATEGORY:Math |
GRADE LEVEL:Early Childhood |
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Baby Doll Play
Young children are delighted by doll play! Support their learning in math (classification, part-whole relationships) and technology (use of tools, including buttons, straps, and feeding objects) by providing a collection of dolls of varied gender and skin tone for care, feeding, and clothing. Include diapers, underwear, newborn shirts, socks, bibs, blankets, and pillows.
Dress-Up in Dramatic Play Area
Little learners never tire of dress-up play, with its endless opportunities to explore roles and self-creativity. Provide a diverse collection of clothing for gender, weather, and functional use, and a full-length mirror. Children will expand concepts in math (classification, part-whole relationships), science (biology/growth and development), art (aesthetic sense) and technology (use of tools, including buttons, straps, and zippers).
Dressing Boards
This Montessori-inspired activity will give children direct practice in using clothing tools, and build self-confidence and independence in the process. Follow directions at the Stir the Wonder website to make a DIY dressing board: StirTheWonder . Children will strengthen concepts in math (classification and comparison), science (observation, texture), and technology (use of tools, including buttons and zippers).
Sock Match-Up Game
For a fun way to actively build your little clothiers’ observation and matching skills, set up a sock matching game using real socks. The game can be played in various ways: place the unmatched pairs in a large container for children to match or create a hide-and-seek game by placing socks in various spots around the classroom for children to find and pair. Provide minimally 10 pairs of socks for the game.
Costume Box Digital Game
Engage your little learners in some direct experience with technology, and build their matching skills (math) skills with an engaging digital dress-up game through PBS Learning: PBSLearningMedia
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Doodle Lou's "Dress Shiloh for the Season" .
Is it rainy, hot or cold? Doodle Lou's color-cut-and-play activity will help your child learn what clothing items are often associated with which seasons of the year. The 5-page PDF includes a printable paper doll with clothing for all four seasons. Click the CRAFT tab to download free! (This 5-page document may take a smidge longer than usual to download.)
