Children At Play There are many kinds of play - 1. Exploratory play when a baby become aware of the world - sounds, sights, wanting to touch and taste. 2. Constructive play - to discover how things work, to take them apart, put them together again and learn about size, weight, colour, shape and materials and texture. 3. Energetic play; to practise new physical skills so that the growing child becomes better at running, climbing and other required activities. 4. Modelling - to learn from watching other and copying them. 5. Pretend play - playing in a world of fantasy and imagination usually without any interference from parents or other adults. 6. Social play - learning to play with others where those you play with are more important than the game itself. 7. Skilful play which requires care and practice.