Mildred Parten

Onlooker Play/behaviour

Bibliography

Kiddycharts.com/behaviour/importanceofpretendplayforyoungchildren-2/

www.wikipedia.org/stagesofplay(28/02/16)

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Solitary Play

When a child watches other children play but doesn't engage in the play.May have discussion about the play but will not engage.

I have witnessed this when a child is unsure about the activity or toy or even the children and is taking it in by observing

Solitary play is defined as a child being alone and maintaining focus on an activity unaware or uninterested in what others are doing

This stage of play is often observed in children aged 2-3 years

I have witnessed this in my setting with children who often are transitioning from solitary play after time in the setting

Parallel Play

Parallel Play is also known as adjacent play;a child plays separately but close to them and mimicking their actions

How play has an impact on day to day learning:

Socially;helps to learn to control impulses,teaches how to respect the decisions of others and practices both verbal and non verbal communication

Communicationally;Imaginary play along with role play involves verbal communication and use of language and promotes collaboration and listening skills

Physically;Helps to develop fine and gross motor skills and helps hand eye co ordination

Cognitive;Recalls pictures and processess from past experiences-doctors,the shops

Pretend play is critical to learn to solve problems and draw conclusions

This is a transition play from socially immature solitary and onlooker type of play to socially mature associative and co operative play.

I have witnessed this with a vhild i ahve workled with who has transitined from solitary non verbal play to parrallel play with some language over the period of a year

Information On Mildred Parten

Mildred Parten born 1902 was an American Sociologist and a researcher at the Univeristy of Minnesota's institute of Child Development who developed the stages of play in 1932.

Stages of Play;and how it is used in current Practise

Co Operative Play

Co Operative Play is when a child is interested in the children playing but not the activity.

I have witnessed this in the setting with children playing and wanting to play with the children but not necessarily wanting to play with what they are playing but are just wanting to be friends.

Associative Play

The defintion of play;

The stages of play theory is used in current practice, to use as a way to identify the way children play. Observations and baselines are used in settings to get a better understanding of the child's development and what level they are at and how we can best cater for their learning and neds along with having an impact on our understanding of play.

Play actively plays a role in the development of Mildreds theory

Play is defined as-Engaging in an activity of enjoyment and recreation especially by children

Stages of Play

Associative Play is interested in people playing but not in co-ordinating their activities with those people.

I have witnessed this when children are awaiting an activity or want to play with a toy but not necessary with the child who has it at the moment.

Mildred Parten created stages of play which are used to define and understand children's play

The first stage of play is Unoccupied Play

When a child is not playing and only observing other children playing

In setting I have witnessed this with children who are being phased into the setting new,for the first few days the children watch to get a feel for the children and atmosphere

Competive Play

Competitive Play is when achievement and producing and end product is important

To much competition can be destructive to development and self esteem along with friendships

Competitive play is more evident with children who are older often in sports or out of school activities.

Mildred Parten