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Think about a time you observed young children playing. Did you Ā notice that some children played in groups while others played Ā individually? Young children engage in different play categories as they Ā learn and develop. What are the different categories of play? What are Ā the benefits of these different types of play?Ā
What are the four categories of play in which children engage? Provide a one-sentence description for each category of play.
How does knowing the different play categories help you design developmentally appropriate environments?