The school nurse is helping parents choose books for their preschoolers. What literacy skills present in the preschooler would the nurse consider when making choices? Select all that apply.

A. The child does not point to named body parts. By the age of 2, most children can point to at least two body parts when asked. This ability indicates that the child understands and can process verbal instructions, which is a key cognitive milestone.

B. The child cannot say name, age, and gender. While knowing their name, age, and gender is important, it is more typical for children to achieve this milestone closer to 3 years old. Therefore, this would not necessarily indicate a developmental delay at 2 years.

C. The child cannot follow a series of two independent commands. By 2 years old, children should be able to follow simple two-step commands, such as "Pick up the toy and give it to me." This ability demonstrates their understanding and processing of sequential instructions.

D. The child has a vocabulary of 40 to 50 words. A vocabulary of 40 to 50 words is within the normal range for a 2-year-old. Most children at this age are expected to have a vocabulary of at least 50 words and start combining them into simple sentences.

A. Preschoolers do have a degree of attention but may not notice if a page is skipped during reading.
B. Preschoolers are often drawn to stories that describe experiences different from their own, fostering imagination and understanding of different perspectives.
C. Stories with repeated phrases or predictable patterns can help maintain a preschooler's attention and engagement.
D. Preschoolers often enjoy picture books as visual cues aid in understanding the story and keep them engaged.
E. Preschoolers engaging in various literacy-related behaviors like retelling stories, pretending to read, and asking questions about stories they've heard indicate developing literacy skills.
F. Reciting stories or portions of books shows early literacy skills in preschoolers as they grasp and remember parts of a story.