repeated. 18 months – Symbolic play Constructive play two years Children use one object to represent Children manipulate objects in purposeful another. Being able to do this signals a ways to achieve results significant change in their thinking. It means that they now think using an internal representation or idea. Dramatic play This is similar to Piaget’s symbolic play but also includes games of pretence (the children imagine and take on roles). With younger children dramatic play begins with simple imitations of adult behaviour. From about Games with rules age six Children play games and take part in activities that are structured and governed by rules. The children accept the rules and cooperate with others in play. Provide environments and experiences which stimulate cognitive development and encourage children to explore and problem solve How can we support brain growth? infants’ Early stimulation by parents and caregivers will promote brain growth. For example, by providing things for babies to look at, manipulate and respond to, we are strengthening and
repeated. 18 months – two years Symbolic play Children use one object to represent another. Being able to do this signals a significant change in their thinking. It means that they now think using an internal representation or idea. Constructive play Children manipulate objects in purposeful ways to achieve results Dramatic play This is similar to Piaget’s symbolic play but also includes games of pretence (the children imagine and take on roles). With younger children dramatic play begins with simple imitations of adult behaviour. From about age six Games with rules Children play games and take part in activities that are structured and governed by rules. The children accept the rules and cooperate with others in play. Provide environments and experiences which stimulate cognitive development and encourage children to explore and problem solve How can we support infants’ brain growth? Early stimulation by parents and caregivers will promote brain growth. For example, by providing things for babies to look at, manipulate and respond to, we are strengthening and
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