A preschool teacher notices a group of children are fascinated with the insects they found on the playground. To foster this interest using an emergent curriculum approach, which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
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A
Continue with the planned lesson on farm animals to stay on schedule.
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B
Tell the children that insects are for outside play only and redirect them to the block area.
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C
Bring books, magnifying glasses, and observational drawing materials about insects into the classroom to extend their investigation.
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D
Promise to talk about insects next month when the 'Bugs' theme is scheduled.