Play and Social Development

Which age group does the following statement refer to?

This age group like being among children, likes gazing at other children as well as laughing at them.

• 6-12m

• 9-13m

• 12-24m

• 2-3yrs

Which age group does the following statement belong to?

They are motivated to be with other children, they like playing together for short episodes, but have problems with sharing toys.

• 6-12m

• 9-13m

• 12-24m

• 2-3yrs

Answer explanation

2-3yrs

Write down the age group that matches this statement. (use x to xm)

This age group plays next to each other and the activity of the peer engages them.

Answer explanation

12 to 24m

Write the age group that describes this statement. (use x to xyrs)

This age group is in need of pairs and they immitate one another.

Which age group best describes this statement?

They recognise other children and prefer having another child around them rather than an object.

• 6-12m

• 9-13m

• 2-3yrs

• 3-4yrs

Answer explanation

9-13m

When a child is not engaged in any activity.

• cooperative

• solitary

• unoccupied

• onlooker

Answer explanation

unoccupied

The child interacts with others at an activity, doing similiar things .e.g. each adding building blocks to the same tower.

Answer explanation

associative

The child plays alone, away from others.

• unoccupied

• onlooker

• associative

• solitary

Answer explanation

solitary

The child interacts with others in complementary ways .e.g. one child gets blacks and hands them to another child, who builds the tower.

Answer explanation

cooperative

Collaboration and division of roles is passive.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

Being together in the same space, moving or immitaing each other, or being grouped around an object out of iinterest are passive.