Week 3 types of play

Question 1

Co operative play

Answer 1

• most complex
• pretend roles, formal games and building together

Question 2

Associative play

Answer 2

• talk to each other and share materials but don’t take on specific roles

Question 3

Parallel play

Answer 3

• play beside each other with the same toys but dont interact

Question 4

Physical play

Answer 4

• Whole/part body movements for enjoyment

Question 5

Pretend play

Answer 5

• develops in sequences
• decentration -> decontextualization -> integration

Question 6

Solitary play

Answer 6

• plays alone to those around them

Question 7

Play with objects

Answer 7

• exploration -> using objects for specific purposes

Question 8

Rough and tumble

Answer 8

• fighting/chasing
• usually non hostile, but can lead to miscommunication or mistakes

Question 9

Unoccupied play

Answer 9

• children watches without playing with anything

Question 10

Onlooker behaviour

Answer 10

• watches others play without joining in

Question 11

Sociodramatic play

Answer 11

• pretend play with others

Question 12

Why is play important

Answer 12

• It is vital for children growth. (skill development and cognitive growth)
• problem solving, creativity , theory of mind, social functioning and self-control
• stress release

Question 13

Play balance

Answer 13

• play isn’t the only way to develop
• most effective when combined with other experiences