Can be used to support children’s efforts at any age.

I believe the answer is: Scaffolding

Scaffolding refers to the process of learning where the teacher give a direct example on how to solve a certain problem, and told the learners to solve the same problem. The teachers would watch and provide necessary guidelines without making big interference in order to let the learners develop.

answer; the cats meowing will temporarily increase, but then it will decrease;

answer; automatic fire suppression system;