an activity which requires an interaction either between children or with an adult or an
activity such as a puzzle that can be played alone
can be used to facilitate childrens learning
can develop spacial awareness
teaches how to share/take turns
develops hypothetical thinking
teaches how to compromise
can introduce new words and vocabulary
enables children to sustain an interest
allows children an opportunity to share though it should be emphasised that it is
developmentally inappropriate to expect a young child to share and understand the
concept of turn taking
Any games played with children this young are likely to be done
on a one-to-one basis with the child and with much adult
support