Peds-Types of Play

Question 1

Exploratory play

Answer 1

0-2 yrs
-develop body scheme
-sensory integrative & motor skills develop
-play w/ parents, caregivers

play that involves exploring the sensory experiences of play without purposeful manipulation of the play object.

Question 2

Symbolic play

Answer 2

2-4 yrs
-trial & error
-language development
-preferred objects
-parallel play w/ peers towards coorperative
pretend play

Question 3

Creative play

Answer 3

4-7 yrs
-refine skills, cooperative peer groups
-sensory, motor, cognitive, social play experiences
-combination of actions on multiple objects
-skills promoting school & work-related activities

Question 4

Games

Answer 4

7-12 Years
-Child participates in play with rules, competition, social interaction, and opportunities for development of skills
-Child begins to participate in cooperative peer groups with a growing interest in competition
-Friends become important for validation of play items and performance, while parents assist and validate in the absence of peers

Question 5

Unoccupied play

Answer 5

0-3 months of age
Infant moves arms and legs without purpose
Infant learns and observes the world

Question 6

Solitary play

Answer 6

0-2 years of age
Children play alone or appear to be uninterested in others
Teaches children how to occupy themselves

Question 7

Parallel play

Answer 7

2-3 years of age
A type of social play
Child plays side by side with another child
Child mimics actions and observes play of other child

Question 8

Associative play

Answer 8

2-3 years of age
Children share supplies but do not engage with one another
Borrowing toys

Question 9

Onlooker play

Answer 9

-Requires social interactions
-Child does not engage in the play; however, has a conversation regarding play