Play Flashcards
Imitation of simple gestures, facial expressions
6-12 months
Notices self and plays with image in mirror
6-12 months
Separation anxiety/ noticing strangers
6-24 months
Sensory motor play/ Exploratory play
0-24 months
is an activity performed simply for the enjoyment of the physical sensation it creates It includes repetitive movements to create actions in toys for the sensory experiences of hearing, seeing, and feeling. The infant places toys in the mouth, waves them in the air, and explores their surfaces with the hands
Functional play
9-24 mo (15-21 predominates)
an object is manipulated and used appropriately (rolling a toy car, or dialing a play phone with a dial)
Imitates peers in play
2 years
imitation of others is a first way to interact and socially relate
Symbolic play
Begins around age 2-3 and becomes advanced by 4 yo
Pretend based on familiar activities but begins to interact with the toy (e.g., talks to it). emotions start to be included, there is some verbal planning /sequencing of several actions with a theme (making breakfast)
Onlooker
2 ½ years – 3 ½ years
watch other children playing, but do not join in
Parallel play
3 ½ years – 4 years
play next to each other, but not interacting ( two children may play with Legos on the carpet next to each other)
Associative play
(4 – 4 ½ years)
In associative play children begin to be interested in the other children playing. they engage with other children or adults during an activity
Cooperative play
4 ½ years and up
there is a shared goal in the play
Takes turns / shares
3-4 years
Pretend with dolls/ toys/ objects/ realistic props and then object substitution / role play
3-4 years
Games with rules- different levels of complexity
4-7 years
