Parents can begin to assist children in learning the concept of conservation by demonstrating with liquids, beads, and clay during the _____ stage.At this stage touching and seeing continue to be more useful than verbal explanations.
A)sensorimotor
B)preoperational
C)concrete operational
D)formal operations

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The preoperational stage (ages 2-7) is the age when children begin to develop conservation. During this stage, touching and seeing are more useful than verbal explanations. They begin to understand the idea of conservation by seeing objects that are the same in quantity but appear different due to differences in size or shape. Parents can demonstrate this concept with liquids, beads, and clay.

Parents Can Begin to Assist Children in Learning the Concept