Lalita, Age Four, Has Tried Unsuccessfully to Be the Director

Multiple Choice

Lalita, age four, has tried unsuccessfully to be the director of house play on several occasions. Ms. Kurzhals usually dismissed children to free choice activities for the story time by name. She has noticed Lalita's attempts and is considering what might be effective in supporting her. What do you think she should try first?

A) Change the materials that are available for free play.
B) Explain the importance of taking turns to the children during the story time.
C) Dismiss Lalita ahead of her usual playmates for a few days so that she can arrive at the pretend play area first.
D) Direct the players to allow Lalita to determine the narrative of the play from outside the play frame.