A new teacher is setting up her kindergarten classroom when another teacher stops by and tells her to get rid of the blocks and toys. The experienced teacher explains there is no time for playing during school hours. How should the new teacher respond?
A) Explain her ideas about how to use these materials to accomplish academic goals.
B) Follow the advice and store the materials in a cabinet where the children cannot access them.
C) Say that, if the materials are there, she is obligated to use them.
D) Report what the experienced teacher said to the principal and ask what to do.
Question 2
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?