During a school gift fair, a parent asks the school nurse what gift would be most appropriate for her 6-year-old child.Which of the following should the nurse encourage the parent to purchase?

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Classifying and ordering sea shells according to color, size, shape, and texture will help the child learn about classifying and numbering.These two concepts are necessary in order to learn to read and so on.A world map and encyclopedia are not age-appropriate as they require more cognitive skills than would normally be found with a 6-year-old.Similarly, the wooden blocks would be more suitable for a younger child.The 6-year-old would likely be bored with that activity.

During a School Gift Fair, a Parent Asks the School