stages of play

Question 1

solitary play

Answer 1

-0-2yrs
-play alone
-learn by own mistakes

Question 2

parallel play

Answer 2

-2-3yrs
-play alongside other children
-socialise with others but do their own thing

Question 3

imitative play

Answer 3

-2-3yrs
-copy each other play

Question 4

associative play

Answer 4

-3-4yrs
-begin to play cooperatively (together)
-pretend play (act out imagination), asking questions, taking on roles

Question 5

co-operative play

Answer 5

-3-8yrs
-develop wider social network
-form relationships with peers

Question 6

concrete operational

Answer 6

-7-11 yrs
-use practical resources to help understand world eg counters for maths.