Stages of play

Question 1

What do stages of play link to ?

Answer 1

Stages of social development and language

Question 2

What is the age range of the first stage of play?

Answer 2

0-2 years

Question 3

What is the age range of the second stage of play?

Answer 3

2-3 years

Question 4

What is the age range of the third stage of play?

Answer 4

3 years and over

Question 5

What is the name of the first stage of play?

Answer 5

Solo Play

Question 6

What is the name of the second stage of play?

Answer 6

Parallel Play

Question 7

What is the name of the third stage of play?

Answer 7

Co-operative Play

Question 8

What happens in the first stage?

Answer 8

Children may be engrossed in their own play and may play alone with toys. They may be aware that others infants are present but don’t attempt to play with them

Question 9

What happens in the second stage?

Answer 9

Children are aware of other children and may copy each other. Do not interact

Question 10

What happens in the third stage?

Answer 10

Children share ideas in the same activity. They interact and agree roles to develop their play towards a shared goal.