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+