Imaginary Play In Early Childhood

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Type of Play Description Typical Age Importance Creativity Exhibited
Unoccupied Play Unoccupied Play is when a child in not engaged in any type of play. Newborns and Infants Infants begin to make random movements. This is their first form of playing. Explain the creativity exhibited during this type of play
Onlooker Play

Onlooker Play is when children watch other children play but do not participate or engage in any of the activities going on. They will also make suggestions or even ask a question about what the children are playing. Toddler Years Children are learning how to relate with others and learning the language.
Solitary Play

Solitary Play is when a child plays by themselves. They do not interact with other children …show more content…

18 Months to 2 years of age. This play gives toddlers the opportunity to role play. Helps children to understand the idea of property rights, like this is my toy. It begins to show the need they feel to play with other children. Children can dress up and pretend they are other people. They take on a role of a mom, dad, brother or even sister.

Associative Play Associative Play is when a child plays with their friends in an informal way. This type of play has no organization but the children talk about the activity they are engaged in. Preschool Age/ 3 to 4 years of age. This play is important because this is when children start to socialize more with other children. It teaches them sharing, problem solving skills, and how to cooperate.

Cooperative Play Cooperative Play is a little more complex, children share goals and their materials while playing with others. School Age Children. This play is more organized by having group goals, there can be a leader. It teaches children that there are rules and social contracts, such as starting to play games with rules that need to be

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