Onlooker Play Age. Unoccupied play this stage takes place from birth to three months of age. During this stage children will observe other children s play without getting involved themselves.
Onlooker play usually occurs around two years of age and continues for up to six months or one year. They are not interested in playing with others quite yet. During this stage children will observe other children s play without getting involved themselves.
Any child can play independently but this type of play is the most common in younger children around ages 2 or 3.
During this stage it might seem that your child is missing out on social interactions and physical play. Usually independent play and onlooker play happen simultaneously. The baby moves their arms and legs and finds out how each part of their body moves. During this stage it might seem that your child is missing out on social interactions and physical play.
