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1. Your group will be given a topic: unstructured, parallel, associative, or cooperative play

2. Create a post in that section that includes:

An image, video, or drawing showing an example of that type of play

Use the custom field to identify the specific play type

In the body, explain why this example demonstrates that type of play

Provide details of what age range this type of play TYPICALLY begins and the NEXT developmental stage of play.

3. Review your peers’ examples to see different representations of each play type

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The girl is watching or "onlooking" the boy play

in this type of play, a child actively shows interest in what another child is doing, asking questions and engaging, but the child does not actively participate.

in this photo, the little girl is watching the little boy play with blocks, but is not actively participating

2-3 years of age

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A child plays independently alongside other children and with similar toys without direct interaction with the other children. Parallel activity is related to Solitary independent play. This type of play occurs in toddlers and preschoolers (between the ages 2-3 years of age). 

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The two children play side by side but do not necessarily interact with each other.

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Children playing side by side, sharing materials but working independently.

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In this image, the children are engaged in similar activities—building with blocks and using the same materials—but they are not working toward a shared goal. They interact socially, talk to each other, and even share blocks, but each child is building their own structure. This reflects the key feature of associative play: interaction without collaboration.

Associative play typically begins around ages 3 to 4 years. It marks a shift from parallel play as children start seeking out social interaction. The next developmental stage is Cooperative Play, where children begin to play together with shared goals, roles, and rules.

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The children are playing next to one another but independently with no interaction with other children

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Solitary independent play typically emerges between birth and 2 years old, when children engage in activities alone, such as playing with blocks and puzzles. Although they are not interacting with others, they are still actively occupying their time in a fun and creative way. This type of play remains important as children grow, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and independence. The next play stage to emerge is parallel play.

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Cooperative play - Physical play - Games with rules

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The children are physically running and working together to play the game of soccer.

Age 4+ - Cooperative play involves children playing and working together to create something, act out a scenario, meet a common goal, or play a formally structured game.

Physical play involves the children being physically active and interacting with the environment.

Games with rules involves the children playing soccer and following the rules of soccer.

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Unoccupied Play

A child is not playing or participating at all, but is occupied with watching what is happening around them or content with playing alone by himself.

Birth to 6 years old