Play identificationOnline version this activity tests knowledge on the different types of play by Caroline Marsden 1 Which of the following best illustrates social play? a Two children negotiating rules while playing tag b A child pretending a block is a phone c A child stacking blocks alone d A child experimenting with how sand and water mix 2 Which scenario is an example of imaginary play? a Children mixing paint colors to see the results b Two children building a fort together c A child pretending to be a doctor with a toy stethoscope d A child sorting blocks by size 3 Which activity demonstrates exploratory play? a A child pretending a stick is a magic wand b A child testing how water flows through funnels c Two children taking turns on a swing d Children role‑playing as superheroes 4 Which of the following is NOT typically a feature of social play? a Pretend scenarios with symbolic objects b Cooperation with peers c Role negotiation d Turn‑taking 5 A child shakes different containers to hear the sounds inside. This is an example of: a Imaginary play b Social play c Exploratory play d Constructive play 6 Watch the video. List all the characteristics of play Choose one or more answers a Structured b Unstructured c Child-directed d Fun
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