The Art of J (Part 2)

Playing with Peers

During a trip to the dentist in Mar 2019, I was heartened to see J being able to interact with another peers. They were both laughing, making comments and giving opinions. They not just communicate, play together and have fun, he started to have interest in both the activity and other children involved in playing. This is one important step to lead to Cooperative Play. For more information on the Social Stages of play for Children 0 - 6 years, you may visit here.

J played with a peer while waiting for dentist.

Prior to this, it has been between solitary play and parallel play. It was a remarkable milestone even though there was a difference of about a year. 

Taken when he was 5 years old. It was still parallel play.

Today, while waiting for our turn to visit the Occupational Therapy, J joined in with a pair of siblings and played with them. They were interacting. "You First!". My heart rejoiced when I hear him said that!

J joined a pair of siblings and played with them.

We celebrate every little achievement, every little milestone.