social development

Question 1

Solo Play

0-1 year

Answer 1

Looks at adults closely, puts things into mouth and touches things with hands.
Plays alone with toys. Gradually begins to play simple games, for example
Peek-a-Boo and begins to explore toys alone

Question 2

Solo Play

12-18 months

Answer 2

Begins to play and talk alone. Repeats actions and starts to play with adults.
Notices other children

Question 3

Parallel Play

18 months - 2 years

Answer 3

Begins to enjoy repetitive actions, such as putting objects into and taking
them out of boxes. Begins to copy other children and adults. Enjoys playing
with adults as well as on own. Learns to complete tasks through trial and
error.

Question 4

Associative Play

3-4 years

Answer 4

Begins to play co-operatively with other children and starts to show reasoning
skills by asking questions ‘why’ and ‘how’. They join in pretend and fantasy
games, negotiating and taking on roles.

Question 5

Co-operative Play

4-6 years

Answer 5

Begins to use simple rules in games. Plays co-operatively towards a shared
goal and takes turns when playing table top games with other children.

Question 6

Co-operative Play

6-8 years

Answer 6

Begins to enjoy playing in small groups, making up own games and rules.
Enjoys understanding and using rules, but does not usually cope well with
losing