Which is a developmental task of Early School Age (4-6) related to social play?

• A. Gender identity
• B. Early moral development
• C. Self theory
• D. Peer play

Answer: (D)

During this stage, children move from solitary or parallel play toward more organized, shared play with peers. Engaging in peer play helps them learn to cooperate, negotiate, take turns, and follow group rules, all of which build social competence and friendships. This social play is a core task because it directly develops interpersonal skills that are essential for classroom participation and peer relationships.

Other developmental domains may involve gender identity (which begins earlier) or early moral development and self-concept (which also develop earlier or in different ways), but the aspect most closely tied to social play in this age is interacting with peers, practicing cooperative play, and navigating social norms through peer involvement.