Once children have entered into the preoperational stage of development, they are typically capable of

Once children have entered into the preoperational stage of development, they are typically capable of:

1. Symbolic Thinking: This is the ability to mentally or symbolically represent concrete objects, actions, and events. For example, a child can understand that a drawing or a word can represent a real object or event.

2. Pretend Play: Children in this stage often engage in pretend play where they can imagine and act out scenarios. This is also a part of symbolic thinking.

3. Egocentrism: Children in the preoperational stage tend to see the world from their own perspective. This is known as egocentrism. They find it difficult to understand the viewpoint of others.

4. Lack of Conservation: Children in this stage typically lack the understanding of conservation. This means they do not understand that the quantity of a substance remains the same even if its shape or appearance changes.

5. Intuitive Thought: In this stage, children start to develop intuitive thought. They start to believe in their own line of reasoning and often ask questions like "why?"

These are the typical capabilities of children in the preoperational stage of development according to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development.