Which action shows a child remembering a routine and following steps with teacher prompting (e.g., after washing hands)?

• A. Goes to attendance chart with parent upon arrival.
• B. Gets a paper towel after the teacher asks what to do next after washing hands.
• C. Divides crayons into fair share groups after watching a teacher do it.
• D. Plans to draw a dump truck.

Answer: (D)

The key concept is recalling a routine and following the next steps when prompted. This shows the child knows what usually comes after a given action and can carry out the subsequent step when guided by the teacher.

In this scenario, after washing hands, the teacher asks what to do next and the child retrieves a paper towel. That demonstrates memory of the routine (there is a predictable sequence after washing hands) and the ability to act on a teacher’s cue to complete the next step. It’s not just imitating a task or planning something new; it’s about remembering the sequence and following it with prompting.

The other behaviors don’t show both elements as clearly. Going to an attendance chart with a parent isn’t tied to a step-by-step routine guided by the teacher. Dividing crayons after watching the teacher shows imitation rather than recalling and executing a remembered sequence with prompting. Planning to draw a dump truck reflects independent planning rather than following a routine with teacher prompts.