Learning social skills through play

Developmentalists tend to believe that involving in active and imaginative play are the most productive and adaptive activities during play year. Although children may also play alone or with adults, they are more likely to play with other children. Playing with same-age peers provide kids with the opportunities to practice social skills. Bouncing and trying to catch a ball as well as becoming upset if another child does not cooperate tend to be commonly observed during younger child’s social play. On the other hand, at 5-years old, kids tend to be better at gaining entry to a play group, managing conflict through the use of humor, and selecting as well as keeping friends and playmates. Main forms of playing such as active and imaginative play tend to help children to learn more specific social skills.