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Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky, two important theorists in the developmental psychology have both differences and similarities in their theories. However, both Piaget and Vygotsky made a lot of contribution towards the field of children's cognitive development.

Vygotsky and Piaget both believed that children are active seekers of knowledge. While Vygotsky believed that children were greatly impacted by rich social and cultural environment, Piaget believed that children are impacted by their own personal experiences. For example, Piaget suggests that children through activities which they experience such as cooking and water play eventually start to develop certain mathematical concepts through their explorations. In fact, Piaget describes the child as a "little scientist". Both Piaget and Vygotsky believe in the discovery of learning. However, while Piaget value self exploration, Vygotsky emphasizes the fact that a child need support throughout the activity. Like Piaget, Vygotsky......

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