Foundations of Education
The preoperational stage is the second phase in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between ages 2 to 7. During this stage, children begin to engage in symbolic play and learn to manipulate symbols, but they do not yet understand concrete logic or the concept of conservation. This stage is critical for developing language and imagination, as well as a growing sense of self and social relationships.
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