CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Parallel and associative play are a lot alike. But during parallel play, your child is playing next to another child, but isn’t talking to them or engaging with them. During associative play, a child begins to focus on the other person playing, and not just on their own play.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parallel play (2+ years): Plays alongside or near others, but does not play with them. Associative play (3-4 years): Starts to interact with others during play. A child might be doing an activity related to the kids around him, but might not actually be interacting with another child.

Detailed explanation-3: -Associative play is when children begin learning how to interact with other children during playtime. In this type of play, children participate in the same activity and might exchange toys or a few words. Associative play is the fifth out of the six stages of play, a theory developed by researcher Mildred Parten.

Detailed explanation-4: -Associative play can help to improve language skills, problem-solving, and general social cooperation. Your child will also learn how to share or barter toys and think for themselves. They might communicate about a common activity or even allow or deny another child access to their play circle.

Detailed explanation-5: -Parallel play occurs when children play in groups, in preschool classrooms, day care centers, playdates, or in small groups, including alongside siblings. Playmates that play beside one another may be using the same toys or playthings or they may be using different toys.