When children play alone but remain aware of and interested in what another child is doing, they are engaging in ____ play.

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Parallel play is when children play alone but remain aware of what another child is doing. They may even mimic or imitate what the other child is doing, but there is no direct involvement or interaction between the two children. Collaborative play involves children working together towards a common goal, imitative play involves one child copying the actions of another, and onlooker play involves a child simply observing others play without participating.

When Children Play Alone but Remain Aware of and Interested