Which action shows initiating and sustaining positive peer interactions in a small group?

• A. Sees group pretending to ride a bus and says, "Let's go to the zoo on the bus." Enters easily into ongoing group play and plays cooperatively.
• B. Waits for others to invite him, never initiates.
• C. Plays alone while others interact.
• D. Argues with peers to win a game.

Answer: (A)

Initiating and sustaining positive peer interactions means actively joining a group activity and helping keep things cooperative and inclusive. The described action does this clearly: the child notices the group is pretending to ride a bus, proposes a shared goal ("Let's go to the zoo on the bus"), and then enters the ongoing play, continuing to participate cooperatively. This shows social initiative, the use of inclusive language, and the ability to contribute to the group narrative without taking over or causing conflict.

Why the other scenarios don’t fit as well: waiting to be invited is passive and doesn’t show initiating; playing alone while others interact misses the chance to engage with peers; arguing to win focuses on competition and conflict rather than cooperation.