Which of the following would be LEAST likely to contribute positively to the development of literacy?
A) enrolling a child in a formal program of reading and writing in which they are drilled on correct techniques and rewarded when they succeed
B) reading to children and talking with them about what was read
C) having children play together and make up stories and plays
D) allowing children a lot of pressure-free time to draw, even if their work is no more than scribbling on paper

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Enrolling a child in a formal program and drilling them on correct techniques is not likely to contribute positively to the development of literacy because it can be stressful and lead to a negative attitude towards literacy.

Answer: D 
 Allowing children pressure-free time to draw can contribute positively to the development of literacy because it helps develop fine motor skills and creativity, which are important for literacy development.

Therefore, the best choice is D.

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