Six Different Types of Play - #2 Independent Play

There are six different types of play that encourage healthy development.

1.       Cooperative: Play with peers or adults

2.       Independent: Play of an individual

3.       Active: Physical Play

4.       Constructive: Building or making things

5.       Fantasy: Pretend play

6.       Rule-based: Events that have rules

Play of the individual, or independent play, is important because it lets children experiment, reflect, and relax. This type of play allows children the opportunity to practice making choices and entertain

themselves. Independent play should be monitored to ensure that children are safe, but children should be able to direct the activities according to their interests.


Related Training:

Recognizing Levels of Social Play (1 hour / .1 CEU)

Sensory Play - 3 hours

Learning Through Play (1 hour / .1 CEU)

Creativity in Dramatic Play - 3 hours

The Empowerment of Play for the School-Age Child - 3 hours

Outdoor Play Safety (1 hour / .1 CEU)

Making the Most of Outdoor Play - 3 hours