Tzeadim › 2–3 years

Social & emotional · Milestone

Plays with other children

Most children: 2y 6m–3y

What it is

Joins in, takes turns sometimes, notices other children and moves toward them.

Start preparing

1. Turn-taking games with you first (rolling a ball, 'my turn/your turn').
2. Gan at 3 gives daily practice; a calm goodbye ritual helps (see separation item).

Sources

• Learn the Signs. Act Early. — milestone checklists (2022 revision) — CDC / American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: high

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