Play and the Developing Child

2. can be defined as play with toys or objects according to their intended function
6. is when a child uses their imagination to role-play scenarios they have seen, experienced or would like to experience.
9. is expressed when children use familiar materials in a new or unusual way, and when children engage in role-playing and imaginative play.
10. the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
12. involves children playing together to solve a problem or work on a project to achieve shared results.
13. is defined as children playing independently in the same area, with the same materials, but with minimal engagement with one another.

1. children explore and interact with toys, materials and surroundings without any specific goals or adult intervention.
3. the action of interfering or the process of being interfered with
4. Children play alone as they have yet to develop the social skills to play with others or prefer to play alone.
5. is when children play together, but have different ideas and goals.
7. give support, confidence, or hope to (someone)
8. basic as to be hard to alter, resolve, or overcome
11. where they observe other children's play without engaging in it themselves