Chapter 15
1. Play is an important part of a child’s world of development. Define and give an example
of each of the following types of play:
a. Practice play: involves the child repeating a behavior in order to learn new skills.
This kind of play can also be used to teach coordination.
Ex: Match the block shape games are a great example of practice play.
This game involves a child not only learning a memory skill but also learning
coordination.
Pretense/Symbolic Play: involves a child transforming aspects of the physical
