At her preschool, Parker plays alongside the other children in the play kitchen area. Like the other children, she removes plates and cups from the cabinets and pretends that she is serving and eating food. However, Parker does not directly interact with the other children. Parker is demonstrating what kind of play?

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Parallel play is characterized by children playing next to each other but not directly interacting. Parker's actions fit this description as she plays alongside others without engaging with them directly.

At Her Preschool, Parker Plays Alongside the Other Children in the Play