2. Playing – Social Development Toddlers ages 1-3 http://www.cotaticohousing.org/images/IMG_0645.jpg

3. 18 months Parallel Play – playing near but not actually with another child Focused on their own needs and desires Just beginning to understand actions have consequences www.jesseandjeremy.com

4. 2 Years Enjoy playing with others, but still primarily parallel play. Interact primarily with main caregiver – can gauge their moods Begin to share Want to please http://www.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_SM2/0027-0409- 1508-2053_SM2.jpg

5. 2½ Years Play is still parallel Negativism shows up in social relationships Begin to understand fairness http://www.milanofamily.com/Fall%202003/ruben%20and%20his%20tricycle.jpg

6. 3 Years Begin Cooperative play – playing with another child Friend relationships become more important Willing to share Generally agreeable childcare.colorado.edu

7. 3½ Years Play becomes more complex, including conversation Begin to resolve conflicts Identify people they do/don’t want to play with – may become cliquish http://www.marstonurc.org.uk/toddlers.jpg