Why Should Opportunities to Experiment with Print Through Writing Be

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why should opportunities to experiment with print through writing be made available to young children?

• A) Writing develops fine muscle coordination.
• B) Writing teaches children the value of correct spelling.
• C) Writing helps children understand that print should be meaningful.
• D) Writing develops proficient handwriting ability.

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Definitions:

Chemoreceptors

Sensory cells or organs specialized to detect chemicals in the environment, involved in taste and smell.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, including touch, pressure, vibration, and sound.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to light and enable vision.

Glutamate

An important neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in learning and memory, also serving as a flavor enhancer in food.