Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank in the following passage.

A collection has to be cared for and stored, and those tasks train a child to be responsible and orderly. The entertainment value of a growing collection is immeasurable (1) __________ sorting and admiring a collection is a source of great pleasure for a child. One day he arranges them by  color; (2) __________ day he sorts them by type.

Labeling or arranging the items in a collection requires research and critical thinking. Once a collection reaches (3) _______ certain size, jumbling all of the items in a shoe box is not practical. A true collection should be showcased in some way – album, display boxes, or card files. Choosing (4) _______to arrange a collection is good for a child’s organizational skills. 

Collections can actually foster healthy relationships. When your child knows how to collect a certain object, family and friends help the collection along by bringing back small gifts (5) _______ their own travels. The new item in his collection them becomes a reminder of that special friend or family member who was so thoughtful towards him.

The entertainment value of a growing collection is immeasurable (1)_________ sorting and admiring a collection is a source of great pleasure for a child.