Onlooker Play Age. Solitary play and onlooker play often run concurrently with onlooker play often beginning around the age of two. The baby moves their arms and legs and finds out how each part of their body moves.
Solitary play birth 2 years this is the stage when a child plays alone. Watching other children play gives children time to mentally assimilate what they see and hear organizing and integrating information for future use. However onlooker play is a milestone in terms of your child s social development.
This gives them the opportunity to watch and learn before actually engaging in play with others 5 onlooker play helps children acquire self knowledge and helps them build confidence.
They will often sit within earshot so they can hear other children s play conversations. Solitary play and onlooker play often run concurrently with onlooker play often beginning around the age of two. Unoccupied play this stage takes place from birth to three months of age. If your heart breaks because you see your child standing on the edge.
