Two-year-old Oliver has come back inside after playing on the playground. His caregiver wants him to put his coat up before he plays inside. What would be the MOST effective way to convey this to Oliver?

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Just take Oliver’s coat themselves because he is too young to understand.

Just take Oliver’s coat themselves because he is too young to understand.

Say, “Take your coat off.” Then, “Hang it up.”

Say, “Take your coat off.” Then, “Hang it up.”

Say, “Take your coat off and hang it up.”

Say, “Take your coat off and hang it up.”

Say, “Take your coat off, hang it up, and get ready for story time.”

Answer 1

Say, “Take your coat off and hang it up.”

This option directly tells Oliver what the caregiver wants him to do in a clear and concise manner. Adding on additional instructions may confuse him, so keeping it simple is the most effective way to convey the message.