Answer to Question #89401 in Psychology for Jake

Question

What games are more appropriate at different stages of cognitive development?

Answer 1

Children go through various stages of development that all play a role in their ultimate cognitive development. Different environments, different people and different toys with value help to stimulate the young mind and assists children to interpret new information accurately.

Here are some play ideas to support child’s cognitive development:

• Play simple board games like ‘Snakes and ladders’ with your child, or simple card games like ‘Go fish’ or ‘Snap’.
• Read books and tell jokes and riddles.
• Encourage building and construction games.
• Do simple jigsaw puzzles.