what is the preoperational stage of children
The second stage of Piagetâs development is the preoperational stage that occurs between 2 to 7 years (Jean Piagetâs Stage Theories, n.d.). The end of the first stage has inscribed object permanence in the childâs mind. In the second stage, the child learns to think symbolically, being able to use symbols in his or her mind to portray concrete objects, places and people that they have seen in the past (Boeree, 2006).