Benjamin loves putting together puzzles.He has recently mastered putting together a 10-piece Sesame Street puzzle.His mother claps at his accomplishment but wants to continue challenging Benjamin just beyond his current abilities.The next time they play,she gives Benjamin a 15-piece puzzle and offers some guidance on how to sort the pieces out.According to Vygotsky,Benjamin's mother provides _____ that allows Benjamin's cognitive abilities to be built higher and higher.

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Benjamin's mother is providing scaffolding, which is support or guidance from a more knowledgeable other to help a child move beyond their current abilities. This concept is a key part of Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of cognitive development.

Benjamin Loves Putting Together Puzzles