Jake's Preschool Classroom Displays Many Types of Hands-On Materials on the Shelves

Jake's preschool classroom displays many types of hands-on materials on the shelves, including a variety of building materials, art supplies, books, and puzzles. The young children are shown how to work with the materials and clean up following an activity. Children are encouraged to explore the materials and choose what they like. Which early childhood education approach best describes Jake's classroom?

A) Child-centered, constructivist approach
B) Academic, instructivist approach
C) Authoritative approach
D) Standards-based approach