6 Stages of Play Development by Mildred Parten Flashcards
1
Q
The baby is making a lot of movements with their arms, legs, hands, feet, etc. They are discovering how body moves
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Unoccupied Play (Birth to 3 months)
2
Q
The child plays alone; not interested in playing with others
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Solitary Play (Birth to 2 years old)
3
Q
The child watches other children play but does not play with them
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Onlooker/Spectator Behavior (2 years old)
4
Q
The child plays alongside or near others but does not play with them
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Parallel Play (2 years +)
5
Q
Child starts to interact; not large amount of interaction (doing activity related to the kids around him)
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Associate Play (3-4 years old)
6
Q
Child plays together with others, has interest in both the activity and other children
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Cooperative Play (4 +)
