During this second stage, once children acquire language, they are able to use symbols (such as words or pictures) to represent objects. Their thinking is still very egocentric, which is the assumption that everyone sees things from the same viewpoint as they do. They are now able to grasp concepts like:
Once you click on the provided links, you will be redirected to informational pages about each of the stages. Addtionally, there will be links to bring you back here, the home page, and to the other pages if you so wish to explore further.
All of the information on this site is supported by research and experiments that verify the behaviors at certain ages. However, not every child will develop at the EXACT same time.
These stages are all necessary for every individual because to develop correctly a child must display the behaviors in all these instances.