Language Milestones
This theorist described the preoperational stage, where children use symbols but lack logical reasoning.
Who is Piaget?
This game helps children practice following simple directions.
What is Simon Says?
This type of play involves repeating actions for enjoyment, like banging blocks
What is functional play?
This behaviorist emphasized that actions have consequences
Who is Skinner?
This sensory material supports fine motor skills and creativity.
What is playdough?
Pretending to be a doctor or superhero falls under this play type
What is symbolic play?
This theory highlights the importance of caregiver-child interactions like serve and return.
What is attachment theory?
This activity encourages turn-taking and narrative skills.
What is storytelling with peers?
Building towers with magnetic tiles is an example of this play type.
What is constructive play?
This milestone means children grasp the meaning of their own words
What is understanding what they are saying?
This theory emphasizes learning through social interaction and scaffolding.
Who is Vygotsky?
This caregiver strategy involves responding to a child’s cues in conversation
What is serve and return?
Playing “Simon Says” encourages this type of play.
What is rule-based play?
This milestone shows early social reciprocity in play
What is learning to take turns with children?
This approach focuses on reinforcement to shape communication and social skills
What is behaviorism?
This activity uses magnetic tiles to build structures while practicing communication.
What is constructive play with magnetic tiles?
Taking turns in storytelling promotes this type of play
What is cooperative play?