Four-year-old Roy threw a temper tantrum when he wanted something, which became interruptive in the class. What is the first thing an early childhood educator should do?

A. Model, “Cookie. I want a cookie, please.”
B. Reprimand his behavior and ask him to stop immediately.
C. Avoid any interactions with him for four minutes.
D. Understand the communicative function of his tantrum.


D. Understand the communicative function of his tantrum.

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