PL 4.03Putting On a Coat (Coat Flip)

1. 1

   Invite the child to the coat area with their coat.

2. 2

   Lay the coat on the floor with the inside facing up and the hood or collar nearest to your feet.

3. 3

   Stand at the collar end, facing the coat.

4. 4

   Bend down and put both hands into the armholes.

5. 5

   Lift the coat and swing it up and over your head in one movement; your arms slide into the sleeves as it falls behind you. The coat landing on your back is the point of interest.

6. 6

   Pull the front edges together and close the fastener if you can.

7. 7

   Take the coat off and hang it on the hook by its loop or hood.

8. 8

   Invite the child to lay the coat down and flip it on.

What catches the child’s eye

• The coat swinging up over the head
• Arms sliding into the sleeves as the coat lands

Extensions, easiest to hardest

1. Put on a coat by holding the collar and reaching one arm in at a time
2. Zip or button the coat (after the dressing frames)
3. Help a younger child lay out their coat for the flip