Mrs. Rausch plans to introduce the day's activities to children during the first group time of the day. She might consider using which of the following strategies?
A. Telling children what activities are available, then reading a book, then offering a music and movement activity before telling children "OK-go play!" to dismiss them from group.
B. Beginning to tell children about the activities available for the day, getting up from group to retrieve an example of an activity only if children appear confused.
C. Demonstrating activities that are new to the classroom.
D. She might do any of these, as they all would be equally effective.
Answer: B
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