What is play? - Carson Street School
What is play? - Carson Street School
What is play? - Carson Street School
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Unoccupied Play<br />
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Child appears to be uninvolved in any <strong>play</strong>:<br />
• moves around randomly<br />
• makes random movements with no clear purpose<br />
Solitary Play<br />
Child shows no interest in <strong>play</strong> with /alongside others near her:<br />
• <strong>play</strong>s by herself<br />
• <strong>play</strong>s with different toys to the other children<br />
• totally focused on her own <strong>play</strong><br />
• no interest in joining or interfering with the <strong>play</strong> of others<br />
Onlooker Play<br />
Child may sit or stand near others:<br />
• observes their <strong>play</strong><br />
• might ask questions or talk to the children<br />
• doesn’t join in the <strong>play</strong><br />
Parallel Play<br />
Child begins to <strong>play</strong> her own game near to other children:<br />
• <strong>play</strong>s with similar or identical toys used by other<br />
children nearby<br />
• shows interest in what others are doing<br />
• leaves or joins the group as she pleases