- Identified and named different body parts of the dog (e.g. tail, ears, paws)
- Used descriptive words to talk about the dog's appearance and behavior (e.g. wet, fluffy, shaking)
- Followed multi-step directions to complete the task (e.g. wet the dog, apply shampoo, rinse off)
- Practiced sequencing by understanding the order of steps in washing the dog
- Used vocabulary related to the activity (e.g. wash, rinse, scrub)
- Engaged in conversation with an adult or peer about the activity and the dog
To continue developing language skills related to this activity, encourage the child to:
- Write or draw about their experience washing the dog
- Read books about dogs or other animals and discuss similarities and differences between them
- Practice giving directions to others for tasks such as making a sandwich or cleaning a room
- Play "Simon Says" to reinforce following multi-step directions