Because Children Can Re-Create Only What They Know and Are

question 4

Multiple Choice

Because children can re-create only what they know and are familiar with:

• A) home and family should be a year-long theme in the dramatic play center.
• B) props and costumes in the dramatic play center should represent the cultures of children in your class.
• C) boys are not likely to be interested in activities traditionally associated with women and girls, and girls will not have interest in traditionally male activities.
• D) teachers should ensure that children have directly experienced what they want children to act out.

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