Which statement aligns with prek4's focus on distance and direction?

• A. Identifies shapes by name
• B. Practices color matching
• C. Responds to distance cues when moving pieces away from others
• D. Counts objects aloud

Answer: (C)

Distance and direction focus is about spatial awareness—understanding how far things are from one another and how to move toward or away from objects. The statement about responding to distance cues when moving pieces away from others fits this well, because it shows a child noticing space between items and adjusting placement accordingly. That kind of activity builds early spatial reasoning and an understanding of near/far and relative position, which are key parts of prek4's emphasis on distance and direction. Other options relate to different skills: identifying shapes by name targets geometry vocabulary, color matching centers on color perception, and counting aloud develops number sense. So the distance-cue example best aligns with the intended focus.