Seedlings: Story Re-telling
During the months of December and January we have been practicing getting dressed in winter wear on a daily basis. The sequence and routine of getting dressed to go outdoors is always a seasonal challenge for toddlers. Not only are we learning to put on our boots but we are remembering to put on our snow pants before the boots. Books like “Froggy gets Dressed” are helpful to revisit as the children become more familiar with the sequence of getting ready.
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Practicing this activity has been enjoyable for the children as they begin to recognize the beginning, middle and ending of the story and the process of getting dressed.
