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Marissa and Jennifer pretending in the "fire station"

Marissa and Jennifer are working in the Pretend and Learn Center, which has become a
"fire station." Materials are available for writing, reading, and dramatizing the role of firefighters
and the people who support them. In this center, children can identify the similarities and
differences in the characteristics of people and understand the roles and responsibilities of
community workers.

12 Assessment—A Portfolio Approach

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