Preschoolers learn best through which of the following methods?

a. observations and manipulation of objects
b. abstractions presented by their caregivers
c. looking at simple picture instructions in a book
d. being told how to do something by caregivers


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A Correct. Preschoolers learn best through observation and manipulation of objects. Abstractions or things not seen are difficult to understand for this age group.
B Incorrect. Preschoolers do not learn best through abstractions presented by their caregivers, as they are very concrete.
C Incorrect. Preschoolers do not learn best through looking at simple picture instructions in a book, as these are abstractions.
D Incorrect. Preschoolers do not learn best through being told how to do something by caregivers, but instead by using objects and observing.

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