Across
- 3. Watching other children play. The child may talk to the children who are playing but does not become actively involved.
- 5. The child is involved in make-believe or imaginative situations. Ex: house, doctor, office, bank, or restaurant
- 7. Occurs when a child learns or is beginning to learn a new skill. The child will continue to repeat the new skill over and over and over. Some examples of skill mastery play are cartwheels, riding a bike, skating, etc.
- 10. This type of play involves a child playing with other children. The children share toys and interact with one another
Down
- 1. This type of play involves organization;The child is a part of a group that has a specific purpose in mind such as making an art project or playing a game
- 2. The child is not involved in any particular activity. He/she just observes what seems interesting at the time.
- 4. This type of play involves a child playing beside other children. There is no actual interaction, but the toys are similar.
- 6. Includes building with blocks, making a road for toy cars or constructing a fort out of couch pillows.
- 8. Child plays alone. This type of play is important because it teaches a child how to keep himself entertained, eventually setting the path for being self-sufficient
- 9. Play develops large and small muscles and increases speed, strength and coordination.