Pick A Colour Outfit
What you need
- their clothing items for the day
How to do it
- Lay out two or three tops in different colours.
- Ask 'which colour today?' and let them choose.
- Name the colour as it goes on: 'a green top'.
- Look for something else in the same colour, like socks or a hat.
Why it matters
Getting dressed happens anyway, and choosing a colour gives them a say in it.
What they're learning
- Colour words
- Asking for 'the green one' is using a colour word to get what they want.
- Making a choice
- Picking between two tops is a small decision that is theirs to make.
- Dressing
- Pushing arms through sleeves is part of the job, with help as needed.
What to look for
Notice them asking for a colour by name rather than pointing.
A tip
Keep the choice between clothes you're happy with, so any answer is fine.
Make it easier or harder
Easier: offer just two tops
Harder: ask them to find the matching socks themselves
