Which behavior shows accepting redirection from adults?

• A. Moves to the sand table at the suggestion of an adult when there are too many at the art table.
• B. Ignores redirects and continues misbehaving.
• C. Demands to stay at the original activity.
• D. Leaves the classroom.

Answer: (A)

Accepting redirection means recognizing a grown-up’s guidance to change what you’re doing and smoothly following the suggested alternative. In this scenario, moving to the sand table at the adult’s suggestion when too many are at the art table shows that the child is adjusting behavior in response to guidance and continuing to participate cooperatively.

This demonstrates flexibility, compliance with instruction, and readiness to engage in a different activity to keep things running smoothly. By contrast, ignoring redirects, demanding to stay at the original activity, or leaving the classroom all reflect not accepting redirection or choosing avoidance over cooperation.