ILTS 206 Sub-Area 1 Practice Question #05

Which behavior indicates a child has attained an understanding of symbolic representation?

Seeking unseen thingsPlaying "make-believe" in the dramatic play areaEnjoying a game of "peek-a-boo" with a caregiverAdding or subtracting using pennies

When children engage in pretend or “make-believe” play, as when they play “house” and pretend to be parents; pretend to be fantasy characters; or use toys to represent real persons, animals or machines, etc. they understand that one thing can be used as a symbol to stand for something else. This is what is called Symbolic Representation.