The 3-year-olds in Mrs. Mezga's class at Missouri Central School are asked to create an Eskimo village out of cardboard boxes and other art materials. Based on what you have read about construction, select the answer that best describes the appropriateness of this activity.
A. It is appropriate because the children are asked to make something.
B. It is inappropriate because the children have no conceptual base from which to develop their construction.
C. It is appropriate because the children are getting a chance to work together on a tangible product.
D. It is appropriate because the activity is relevant to the children's lives.
Answer: B. It is inappropriate because the children have no conceptual base from which to develop their construction.
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