We recently noticed that the children are very interested in clothes. They talk about clothes, put them on and take them off, compare clothes, and add clothing details to their drawings. Next week, we will continue exploring the world of clothes. The investigation offers children an opportunity to learn more about a particular aspect of clothing, such as special work uniforms or the manufacturing process. We will look at patterns, shapes, texture.
About the Study Unit
Children are interested in clothes from a very young age. Babies tug at their clothing; toddlers study buttons, snaps, and zippers; and, by the time children are in preschool, they develop distinct preferences for colors, fabrics, and styles. Children's interest in clothing can be the foundation for learning about different kinds of clothes, a variety of fabrics, the processes involved in making and selling clothes, the specialized purposes of garments, and how clothes have changed over time.
HELP!
We need your help to gather a collection of clothes. We will need spare clothes of all sizes, types, colors and fabrics. Here is a list of suggestions, but may also send in clothes that are not on the list.
jackets, coats, parkas, windbreakers, raincoats, ponchos, suit coats, blazers, vests, sweaters, sweatshirts, t-shirts, jeans, skirts, gloves, scarves, bandanas, socks, tights, trousers, dresses, bowties, belts, sashes, pajamas, vests etc.
As we study clothes, we will learn concepts and skills in literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts and technology.
