Which statement best describes PreK4 indicator of establishing a special friendship with one other child, though it may be short-lived?

• A. Builds a special friendship with one child that lasts for weeks.
• B. Talks about having friends and what friends do together.
• C. Seeks out many friends to play with at once.
• D. Ignores peer relationships.

Answer: (B)

This item assesses how preschoolers start to recognize and talk about friendships with peers. The best indicator is when a child talks about having friends and what friends do together, showing awareness of a peer relationship and shared activities—even if that friendship is brief. Describing a friendship that lasts weeks suggests a more established bond than is typically expected at this stage, while seeking out many playmates points to a broader social curiosity rather than focusing on a single friend. Ignoring peer relationships would not reflect typical social development. So, verbalizing about having friends and the kinds of activities with them captures the early understanding of forming a special, though potentially short-lived, friendship.