
Can a Slippery Floor Also Be Described as Slick Without Confusion?
Children know when things are hard to hold. Ice, soap, a wet slide, a banana peel. Parents say “The floor is slippery” or “The road is slick.” Are “sl ...
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Children know when things are hard to hold. Ice, soap, a wet slide, a banana peel. Parents say “The floor is slippery” or “The road is slick.” Are “sl ...
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Children know when things stick to their fingers. Glue, tape, honey, a melted marshmallow. Parents say “Your hands are sticky” or “Use an adhesive ban ...
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Children know when things are full of water. A raincoat, a sponge, a dropped cracker in juice. Parents say “Your sleeves are wet” or “The cereal is so ...
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Children know when things feel dry. Sand, crackers, a thirsty mouth, an old book. Parents say “The towel is dry” or “The road is dusty.” Are “dry” and ...
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Children know how different things feel. Sandpaper, tree bark, a scratchy wool sweater. Parents say “The road is rough” or “The fabric feels coarse.” ...
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Children love touching soft things. A kitten's fur, a cotton ball, a favorite pillow. Parents say “This blanket is soft” or “This rug feels plush.” Ar ...
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