Here are 4 simple ways to say it for a 5-year-old:
- Your skin helps you feel when something touches you. It has tiny nerves that tell you if something is hot, cold, or soft.
- The skin on your body is full of little sensors that let you know if something is warm, cold, or touching you.
- When you hug or hold a toy, your skin's tiny nerve endings send messages that say hot, cold, or touch.
- Think of your skin like a feeling blanket — its tiny nerves help you feel heat, cold, and touch.