The 6 stages of play in early childhood
When it comes to playing, kids know exactly how it’s done. In fact, they are probably the best in the world at playing – even the littlest ones.
But did you know that they go through six different types of play from the first months of their lives until they are about five years old? Each stage has its own natural playing style, and every child can go through these stages at different times.
At LEGO® DUPLO®, we make sure our sets complement these stages through play-based learning. When children build and explore with LEGO bricks, they develop important skills both mentally and physically that they’ll use for the rest of their lives. We call it Learning Through Play, and you can read much more about it here.
This article will guide you as a parent or guardian through the different types of play and explain how LEGO DUPLO can support your children’s development.