Rachel and Michael play near each other in the sandbox.Rachel uses a scoop and a sifter.Michael uses a pail and a shovel.They do not talk or try to influence each other's behavior.They are engaging in __________ play.

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Rachel and Michael are playing separately and not interacting with each other. This type of play is called parallel play. Cooperative play involves children playing together to achieve a common goal, associative play involves loosely playing together without a defined goal, and nonsocial play involves children playing near each other but not interacting.

Rachel and Michael Play near Each Other in the Sandbox