Direct or Indirect Guidance Online version Match the type of guidance with the scenario provided. by Kelly Johnson 1 Direct Guidance 2 Indirect Guidance Offering a child a choice of a cracker or a piece of toast Telling the child to go into the kitchen for snack. Saying to a child, “You need to pick up that piece of paper you dropped Telling Tommy, “You’ll lose your place in line if you keep pushing the other children.” Telling a child that his drawing is great Reminding children to cover their mouths when they cough. Removing a hot saucepan from the cooking area Lowering the easel so the child can easily reach the paper. Moving a child’s coat hook to a lower position in his or her locker. Keeping your desk against a wall so you can see all the children in the classroom. Putting in simple puzzles in the small motor area of the preschool. Providing a place mat with an outline of a glass, plate, spoon and fork.