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Concetta, a three-year-old, has learned many Italian words a…

Concetta, a three-year-old, has learned many Italian words and can construct sentences in Italian. Although she knows many English words, she still has difficulty constructing English sentences. Antonetta, the child’s grandmother who is from Italy keeps the child during the week while her parents’ work. Concetta has learned the _______ of Italian before she learns it in English.

Laura, a three-year old girl is very shy and retiring. In he…

Laura, a three-year old girl is very shy and retiring. In her preschool, she has few friends and rarely approaches another child to play. She is very quiet and her teachers find her somewhat withdrawn. Her preschool teacher, Ms. Sony states, “I am worried about Laura. She is a pleasant child one on one but is so quiet and timid. When I ask her if she wants to play with another child or do things that I know she would enjoy Laura often hesitates.” Laura is likely a ______________ child.

Lewis is 5 years old and spends most of his waking hours exp…

Lewis is 5 years old and spends most of his waking hours exploring and experimenting with the world and his sensations. Lewis enjoys books about machinery, particularly farm machinery. He has a place in the backyard that he calls his farm where he digs and “plants” his crops. He follows his grandfather around on his farm asking questions and learning new information. Montessori would place Lewis in which stage?    

Eileen’s mother left the room at a party. Eileen, a toddler,…

Eileen’s mother left the room at a party. Eileen, a toddler, experienced considerable distress, stopped playing with the other children, and upon her mother’s return, immediately sought contact with her. According to Ainsworth, Eileen is probably  _________________ attached?