Examples of adult-led play include playing picture lotto or a musical game such as ‘Hokey Cokey’. The adult tells children what to do and how to play. Adults might also do some cooking or gardening with children. With babies, adult-led play is very important. Adults might play peek-a-boo or stack up some beakers for the child to knock down.?
Benefits of child-initiated play There are many advantages to child-initiated play. Children’s emotional development is particularly supported because children are able to make their own choices. They also gain independence skills as they can help themselves to resources. This type of play helps children to be creative as they have to develop their own ideas of how to play.