Imagine you are Daniel. You are four years old and have been playing all morning. Now you are thirsty, but you are unable to communicate, so you cannot ask for the drink you need. Think how frustrated, anxious and cross you would get as you try to express your need for that drink. Perhaps you would grab one of the adults near you and lead them to where the drinks are kept. Maybe you could point to a mug. Probably, if someone did set down a tray of drinks, you would have to push past the other children and snatch one quickly.
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