Mom: Sweetie, it’s chilly outside today. We need to wear something warm.
Child: But I want to wear my favorite summer pants! They’re so comfy and I like them.
Mom: I know you love those pants, but it’s too cold for summer clothes today. How about we wear your warm pants instead?
Child: No, I don’t want to wear warm pants! They’re not as soft.
Mom: I understand that you like your summer pants because they’re soft, but warm pants will keep you cozy. It’s important to stay warm so you don’t get cold outside.
Child: But I don’t like how the warm pants feel! They’re scratchy.
Mom: I know they feel different, but once you put them on, you’ll be so glad you’re warm. Plus, we can wear your favorite t-shirt with them. How does that sound?
Child: Okay, I guess that sounds okay. But can I wear my summer pants when we get home?
Mom: Of course! As soon as we get back inside, you can change into your summer pants. We just need to be warm while we’re outside.
Child: Alright, I’ll wear the warm pants. I’ll be a little warm, but at least I’ll be comfy inside later.
Mom: That’s the spirit! You’re making a smart choice. Let’s get ready to go and you’ll be comfy the whole time.
Vocabulary List
- Cozy [ˈkəʊzi] (adjective) – Comfortable and warm.
Example: “This blanket feels so cozy on a cold day.” - Scratchy [ˈskrætʃi] (adjective) – Rough or irritating to the skin.
Example: “The sweater feels scratchy, but it’s warm.” - Appropriate [əˈprəʊprɪət] (adjective) – Suitable or right for a particular situation.
Example: “It’s important to wear appropriate clothes for the weather.” - Warm [wɔːm] (adjective) – Having a comfortable temperature, not too hot or cold.
Example: “I love my warm jacket in winter.”
Grammar Tips:
- Using “How about” for suggestions: “How about” is used when offering a suggestion or alternative.
Example: “How about we wear your warm pants instead?”
Example: “How about you wear your favorite t-shirt with the warm pants?” - Using “I know” for empathy: “I know” shows understanding of the child’s feelings.
Example: “I know you love your summer pants, but we need to stay warm today.”
Example: “I know you don’t like how warm pants feel, but they’ll keep you cozy.” - Using “Can” for permission: “Can” is used to ask for or grant permission.
Example: “Can I wear my summer pants later?”
Example: “Can I choose my jacket for later?”
FILL IN THE BLANK
Mom: "Sweetie, it's outside today. We need to wear something warm."
Child: "But I want to wear my favorite pants! They're so comfy and I like them."
Mom: "I know you love those pants, but it's too for summer clothes today. How about we wear your warm pants instead?"
Child: "No, I don’t want to wear warm pants! They're not as ."
Mom: "I understand that you like your summer pants because they're soft, but warm pants will keep you . It's important to stay warm so you don't get cold outside."
Child: "But I don’t like how the warm pants feel! They're ."
Mom: "I know they feel different, but once you put them on, you'll be so glad you're warm. Plus, we can wear your favorite with them. How does that sound?"
Child: "Okay, I guess that sounds okay. But can I wear my pants when we get home?"
Mom: "Of course! As soon as we get back inside, you can change into your summer pants. We just need to be while we’re outside."
Child: "Alright, I’ll wear the warm pants. I’ll be a little warm, but at least I’ll be inside later."
Mom: "That’s the spirit! You’re making a choice. Let’s get ready to go and you’ll be comfy the whole time."