Several first-grade students are playing a matching game of beginning sight words. One of the students becomes very frustrated and starts crying. He tells the teacher "I'm stupid and this game is stupid!" How should the teacher respond?
A) "If you can't play by the rules, then go to your seat. I cannot allow outbursts like that during class."
B) "Don't be so upset. It's only a game and doesn't matter that much whether you play or not."
C) "Please do not say that; it hurts my feelings because I spent a lot of time making that game."
D) "Come with me and let's talk about it. It can be hard to play a game the first time. Why don't we practice it together or choose a different game?"
D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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