A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about child development to the parents of a preschooler. Which of the following developmental tasks should the nurse include as being expected of a preschooler?

A. Develops object permanence is incorrect because object permanence is typically achieved by 8–12 months of age, during the sensorimotor stage of infancy, not during the preschool years. B. Participates in imaginary play is correct because preschoolers (ages 3–5 years) engage in imaginative or pretend play, which is a hallmark of this developmental stage. Imaginary play supports cognitive, social, and emotional development and is consistent with Piaget’s preoperational stage. C. Builds a collection of cards is incorrect because collecting items is more typical of school-age children (around 6–12 years), who are developing organizational skills and a sense of classification. D. Learns to tell time is incorrect because this skill generally develops later in the school-age period, as it requires a more advanced understanding of abstract concepts and numerical sequencing.