Three children playing a board game would be an example of: a. ...

[storky111]

Three children playing a board game would be an example of:
 
  a. Solitary play c. Associative play
  b. Parallel play d. Cooperative play

Question 2

The nurse observes some children in the playroom. Which play situation exhibits the characteristics of parallel play?
 
  a. Kimberly and Amanda sharing clay to each make things
  b. Brian playing with his truck next to Kristina playing with her truck
  c. Adam playing a board game with Kyle, Steven, and Erich
  d. Danielle playing with a music box on her mother's lap

[jomama]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Using a board game requires cooperative play. The children must be able to play in a group and carry out the formal game. In solitary, parallel, and associative play, children do not play in a group with a common goal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
An example of parallel play is when both children are engaged in similar activities in proximity to each other; however, they are each engaged in their own play, such as Brian and Kristina playing with their own trucks side by side. Sharing clay is characteristic of associative play. A group of children playing a board game is characteristic of cooperative play. Playing alone on the mother's lap is an example of solitary play.