Which scenario best demonstrates a PreK3 indicator that a child takes turns?

• A. A child waits behind another child at the water fountain.
• B. A child grabs a toy from someone else.
• C. A child yells to claim a turn before others.
• D. A child plays alone without interacting.

Answer: (A)

Taking turns is shown when a child understands that a shared resource is used by one person at a time and can wait patiently for their turn. In this scenario, the child waits behind another child at the water fountain, showing patience, respect for the other's place in line, and an awareness that access happens in a sequence. This demonstrates self-regulation and cooperative behavior typical of PreK3 turn-taking indicators.

Why this is the best fit: it directly shows delaying action until it’s one's turn and following a social order, which are key aspects of taking turns in a classroom or common area. The other situations reflect different social behaviors: grabbing a toy shows taking or possessiveness without waiting; yelling to claim a turn emphasizes loud assertion rather than waiting; playing alone indicates a lack of interaction, not turn-taking.