Piaget's stages of play

Question 1

solo play 0-2

Answer 1

playing alone, at their own pace

Question 2

parallel play 2-3

Answer 2

children play alongside each other, they may show an interest in the other child’s activity but there is little interaction between them.

Question 3

associate play 3-4

Answer 3

begins to co-operate with others, asks ‘how’ and ‘why’, joins in pretend and fantasy plays.

Question 4

co-operative play 4-8

Answer 4

begins to use simple rules in games. takes turns.

begins to enjoy playing in groups, can make up games