learning centers in the kindergarten classroom. After noticing children collecting leaves on the playground, a leaf collection was gathered and placed on the science table, where it remained for three weeks with no one looking at it or discussing it. What did the teacher most likely do that contributed to children's lack of engagement with the materials?
• A. The teacher failed to use appropriate materials.
• B. The teacher forgot to consider what children were interested in.
• C. The teacher failed to introduce the activity or to spend time engaged in exploration with children.
• D. The teacher actively engaged the students.