Stages Of Play

Question 1

O-2 years unoccupied play

Answer 1

When newborns and infants use their senses to explore the world and their place in it. Kicking their legs, trying tummy time or putting their hands and feet into their mouths. These are the beginnings of play.

Question 2

Solitary play

Answer 2

The first stage of play observed in infants. Children play alone as they have yet to develop their social skills social skills to ply with others or prefer to play alone. Solitary play gives the child time to think, create and explore their environment, toys and objects around them

Question 3

2-3years spectator/onlooker play

Answer 3

They observe others children’s play without engaging in it themselves

Question 4

Parallel play

Answer 4

When children play next to each other but not interact

Question 5

3-5 years Associative play

Answer 5

When children play together but have different ideas and goals

Question 6

Co-operative play

Answer 6

Involves children playing and working with others towards a common goal or purpose