When the play is organized by group goals. There is at least one leader, and children are definitely in or out of the group. When children move from a self-centered world to an understanding of the importance of social contracts and rules, they begin to play games with rules.

Hannah observes her older sister coloring.

The kids in the neighborhood are playing hide and go seek.

Sarah is at the park with her friends. Some are swinging and some are on the jungle gym.

Brittany is walking around while playing with her hair.

Kate and Carson finger paint their own art at school.

Ella and her cousins play pretend house.

Mark enjoys playing Legos.

Paul and Jack are playing blocks, not interacting at all.

Jimmy watches the children play tag in the park.

Johnny plays with blocks while Ian plays with Playdoh, while they talk about their favorite TV show.

A group of friends are playing Candy Land.