they work and play and went to school
Psychology teaches where adults will "work," play is children's "work." They are working at and learning to grow into adulthood as they play.
Children were able to play with children's toys because they didn't have to work. Specialized jobs also allowed for leisure time.
The approach in the UK with young children is quite different that in the United States. It has influenced current provisions by teaching parents to work and learn with their children. Children learn to play in different environments and learn safe ways to play.
Work. They began working almost from the time they could walk.
Preschool teachers work inside except for when children are taken outside to play.
Children are referred to as Bairns - not sure about babies. In Ireland children are sometimes referred to as Chisellers - esp. in Dublin.
We have no reason to believe children did not play games in the middle ages. They did, however, start work early, often as early as age eight, but there was nothing prohibiting them from playing games after work.
Parallel play is when children play side by side, but do not interact. Cooperative play is when they play in an interactive manner. Both parallel and cooperative play result in mimicry of the other play partner. In both forms of play the children observe the actions of the other.
Puritans.
In Sanskrit, children are referred to as "putra" (son) or "putri" (daughter).
After collaborative play, children typically engage in cooperative play. In cooperative play, children work together towards a common goal, sharing resources and taking on specific roles within the group. This type of play encourages communication, negotiation, and teamwork, as children learn to coordinate their efforts and resolve conflicts. It's an important stage for developing social skills and building friendships.