Associative Play: Encouraging Social Interaction in Children
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Associative Play: Encouraging Social Interaction in Children

Associative play is an essential stage in a child’s development when they begin learning simple social skills, like how to interact with their peers at playtime. At this stage, children start playing together but without coordinating activities or truly collaborating. Instead, they play side-by-side with others, engaging at times but not coordinating efforts. As children…