Play In-Service

Theory

100

This theory describes the "zone", which is the gap between what the child knows and does not know, where acquiring missing info can be achieved with the help of an "More Knowledgeable Other" 

 Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development 

200

This theory describes the way in which children engage in types of play that reflect their level of cognitive development

Piaget's Four Stages of Play 

300

This theory is an educational approach that emphasizes individualized instruction and self-paced learning 

What is Maria Montessori Theory 

400

This theory is the classification of children's behaviors during play 

 Parten's Four Step-Sequence of Play 

Types of Play

100

This type of play ensure those who are less mobile have access to play experiences  

 Bedside Play 

200

This type of play provides controlled behaviors within given limits & adjusting to others' needs 

Games with Rules

300

This type of play use of bodily movements with or without objects 

Functional Play 

400

This type of play uses dramatic situations, substitutions of reality with fantasy & social themes 

What is Symbolic Play 

500

This type of play is goal-directed, creating products, new manipulation of objects, and developing themes 

Constructive Play 

Ages and Stages

100

This is the age of development when the primary mode of play is exploratory & sensorimotor 

 Infant 

200

This is the age of development when children engage in games with rule and symbolic play ends 

 School aged 

300

This is the age when play becomes miniaturized, socialized and abstract 

 Adolescent 

400

This is the age of development when children begin to engage in  onlooker, solitary and parallel play 

 Toddler 

500

This is the age when play helps relieve stress, creates relationships, and boosts your creativity 

 Adulthood 

Random

100

This is identifying a child's interests, getting on their level and establishing a connection?

Rapport building 

200

This is when children play alone and are unware/uninterested what other children are doing?

Nonsocial play (birth-2 years)

300

This is the mental state in which a child is fully in the moment and consumed by the experience 

What is Flow 

400

This is the idea that self-direction and exploration leads to self-satisfaction 

Intrinsically Motivated 

500

This type of play involves dramatic situations, substitution of reality with fantasy, & social themes

Symbolic Play

Random II

100

This is an example of Duck Duck Goose? 

 Games with Rules 

200

This is an example of play near other children, but not trying to influence their behavior 

What is Parallel Play (2.5-3.5 years)

300

This is an example of rules within an imaginary context but freedom to change spontaneously  

free from external rules 

400

This is when goals are flexible and self-imposed 

Attentions to means rather than ends 

500

This is interacting by exchanging toys and conversation? 

Associative play (4-5.5)