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Unit 1 You and Others 68
Objectivessevitcejb O O b t e
After studying this section, you will be able to
• defi ne preschooler, cooperate, and cooperative play.
• describe how preschoolers grow and develop.
• explain how people can help preschoolers develop their independence.
Section 2-4
Preschoolers
Main Main n IIdeassaed
• Preschoolers continue to grow and develop with the help of other people.
• Preschoolers are more independent than infants and toddlers.
• Preschoolers learn skills that prepare them for going to school.
Key Termssmre Key T r
preschooler: a child between the ages of three and fi ve years.
cooperate: to act or work together with others.
cooperative play: playing together to create a game or activity.