Count buttons, snaps, socks, shoes, sleeves, pant legs, etc.

"What should we put on first?"
"What should we put on next?" (or second)
(The concept of first, second, third and so on are important!)

"How many of these things occur in pairs?"
"What's Mommy wearing that comes in pairs?" (earrings!)
"What is there the most of?"
"How many buttons does Daddy have on his shirt?"
"Who has more buttons? You or Daddy?"

"Let's put on your right shoe... Now, we'll put on your left shoe."
(This is a great time to teach right and left!)

"Whose shoes are smaller (or bigger)? Yours or Daddy's?"
(Comparing sizes is important!)

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