Which of the following is not suggested to help a preschooler to separate from their family with less difficulty?

A. Meet with a child a few hours before school begins.
B. Use transition materials.
C. Encourage families to visit.
D. Show foster acceptance of the child.
I think B

Developmental observations of young children is best done in .
A.their home
B. A laboratory setting
C. The regular classroom
D. A psychologist's clinic
I think C

I think you're right.

Thanks

For the first question, the correct answer is A. Meeting with a child a few hours before school begins is not suggested to help a preschooler separate from their family with less difficulty.

For the second question, the correct answer is A. Developmental observations of young children are best done in their home.

To determine which option is not suggested to help a preschooler separate from their family with less difficulty, you can review each option and eliminate the suggested ones.

A. Meeting with a child a few hours before school begins is suggested as it allows the child to get acquainted with the environment and the teacher before the separation.

B. Using transition materials is suggested as it can help the child feel more comfortable and secure during the separation process.

C. Encouraging families to visit is suggested as it can provide reassurance to the child and help them feel connected to their family even when they are at school.

D. Showing foster acceptance of the child is suggested as it creates a positive and supportive environment for the child during the separation process.

Based on the suggestions, option B (Using transition materials) is not suggested to help a preschooler separate from their family with less difficulty. Therefore, your answer is correct.

Regarding the second question, to determine the best setting for developmental observations of young children, we can again review each option and eliminate the ones that are not suitable.

A. Observing young children in their home allows for a natural environment where their true behavior and reactions can be observed. This can provide valuable insights into their development.

B. A laboratory setting may lack the natural elements and familiar surroundings that children are used to, potentially impacting their behavior and the accuracy of the observations.

C. Observing children in the regular classroom can provide a more realistic environment where they interact with peers and engage in typical activities, allowing for more accurate observations.

D. A psychologist's clinic setting may provide a controlled environment, but it may not capture the child's everyday behavior outside of the clinic setting.

Based on the considerations, option B (A laboratory setting) is not the best choice for developmental observations of young children. Therefore, your answer is correct, and option C (The regular classroom) is the most suitable option for accurate developmental observations.