Milestoneunknown· 4y–4.5y

Prefers playing with other children than by {himself/herself}

Prefers playing with other children than by {himself/herself}

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What the research says

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Normative evidence

1 source back this milestone. The bars below show the age range each source covers.

This milestone4y–4.5yStanford SHQ0mo–6y012243648607284months
Milestone windowNormative study
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Shows no attempt to prefers playing with other children than by {himself/herself}

  • Shows no attempt to prefers playing with other children than by {himself/herself}
  • No observable behavior matching this milestone
Emerging

Occasionally or inconsistently prefers playing with other children than by {himself/herself}

  • Occasionally or inconsistently prefers playing with other children than by {himself/herself}
  • Requires significant support or prompting
Developing

Frequently prefers playing with other children than by {himself/herself} with some support

  • Frequently prefers playing with other children than by {himself/herself} with some support
  • Shows the behavior in familiar contexts
Secure

Consistently prefers playing with other children than by {himself/herself} across contexts

  • Consistently prefers playing with other children than by {himself/herself} across contexts
  • Performs independently without prompting
Reflexive

Readily prefers playing with other children than by {himself/herself} and extends the behavior

  • Readily prefers playing with other children than by {himself/herself} and extends the behavior
  • Shows flexibility and adaptation in approach

Activities for this (1)

Thinking3.7y–4.8y

Social and Independent

Parent observes social preferences, conflict resolution, role-play leadership, and self-care independence: preferring peers, negotiating conflicts, assigning roles in make-believe, and putting on shoes without ties. Covers four social-emotional and independence milestones at 46-56mo.

Formal assessments

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Standardised assessment view

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