Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory
Sensorimotor Stage
Birth - 2 years old
Children start to understand the world via motor abilities
Touch
Vision
Taste
Movement
Cause and Effect
Unable to see things from other's perspectives (Egocentric)
The child is aware that objects continue to exist even when they can't see them (Object Permanence)
Pre-Operational Stage
2-7 years old
Children begin to use symbols. Development of make-believe play and language
Animistic thinking
Lack of logical reasoning/thinking
Continues to be Egocentric
e.g. Unable to share toys
Attaches life-like features to objects
e.g. " The moon is always following me! "
Concreate Operational Stage
7-11 years old
Development of logical thinking and reasoning ability. Understands Cause and Effect
Formal Operational Stage
11 years old+