During which cognitive stage can parents first begin to assist children in learning the concept of conservation by demonstrating with liquids,beads,and clay and by using touching and seeing as teaching tools rather than verbal explanations?
A) sensorimotor
B) preoperational
C) concrete operational
D) formal operations

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The preoperational stage is when children begin to develop symbolic thought and mental representation, but they still lack the ability to understand conservation of matter. However, parents can assist them in learning the concept of conservation by demonstrating with liquids, beads, and clay, using touching and seeing as teaching tools rather than verbal explanations.

During Which Cognitive Stage Can Parents First Begin to Assist