When the teacher noticed that the children were starting to throw sand in the sensory table, he restated the limit of keeping sand in the table and then added animals. How has he increased options?
A. Introducing new materials
B. Focusing on remediation
C. Forestalling predictable problems
D. Introducing a new theoretical issue
my answer is A.
I agree.
Thanks Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Diana.
Your answer, A. Introducing new materials, is correct.
The teacher has increased options by introducing animals as a new material to the sensory table. By doing so, the children now have the option to engage with animals in addition to the sand. This expands their play possibilities and promotes their exploration of new textures, sounds, and movements.
To arrive at this answer, it is important to consider the context described in the question. The teacher noticed that the children were throwing sand in the sensory table, indicating a potential problem with their behavior or engagement. In response, the teacher restated the limit of keeping sand in the table, which suggests that the restriction on sand play alone may not have been effective in resolving the issue.
By adding animals to the sensory table, the teacher introduces a new element that can redirect the children's focus and provide them with a different way to engage in sensory exploration. This approach addresses the behavior issue by shifting the children's attention away from throwing sand and towards the new option of interacting with animals.
Options B, C, and D are not accurate in this context. Focusing on remediation implies addressing a problem through corrective measures, but it does not explain how the teacher has increased options. Forestalling predictable problems means taking actions to prevent anticipated issues, which is not applicable in this case as the problem with sand throwing had already emerged. Introducing a new theoretical issue does not align with the situation described, as the teacher's action of adding animals to the sensory table is a practical response to an observed behavior.