Play is important for children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. They learn to take turns, share and socialize with other children. They learn to get along and cooperate with others. During play children have a chance to express themselves and use their imagination. Here are some types of play:
Solitary Play-This is when a child plays alone. Even though our four year old enjoys playing with other children, she often engages in this type of play. When she gets shy she prefers to play by herself. This type of play can help children become independent and build their confidence.
Cooperative Play-All the children are playing together and interacting with each other. This type of play encourages social skills.
Dramatic Play-Our six year old loves this type of play. She likes to dress up and pretend she's somebody else. This is a great way for children to enhance their imagination.
Physical Play-This type of play enhances children's gross motor skills and encourages them to be active, which can prevent obesity.
Onlooker Play-This is when a child watches other children playing, but doesn't participate.
Parallel Play-During this type of play children are playing next to each other but aren't really interacting with each other.
Rough-and-Tumble Play-Involves children play fighting and chasing each other. During this type of play children are smiling and laughing, even though it seems like they're really fighting.
Physical Play-This type of play enhances children's gross motor skills and encourages them to be active, which can prevent obesity.
Onlooker Play-This is when a child watches other children playing, but doesn't participate.
Parallel Play-During this type of play children are playing next to each other but aren't really interacting with each other.
Rough-and-Tumble Play-Involves children play fighting and chasing each other. During this type of play children are smiling and laughing, even though it seems like they're really fighting.
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