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Pretend Games
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If you've noticed your child's doll has taken a seat at the dinner table, don't be alarmed. Kids love to play make-believe, and most experts encourage it, claiming that it helps kids develop emotionally, socially, and even cognitively.
When kids engage in pretend play, they may use an object to represent something else while putting it into motion, such as picking up a block and pretending it's a car. If the car crashes into the wall, the child learns there's a reaction to his action.
Your child may also participate in role playing, where he assumes a character (Mom, Dad, a superhero). In doing so, he'll learn empathy and basic social skills such as taking turns. Your child might mimic real-life...
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Let your child take the lead when they are pretend-playing. Have them tell you who you are supposed to be and what you are doing. You might find it interesting how creative they are with their play. You might also learn that they know more about you than you realize. When they pick up a mock briefcase and head to work like Daddy, it might surprise you to see that they put it in the exact same spot that Dad does or that they drop their keys in the key tray. Kids are little sponges and they do pick up on everything we do as parents.
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Family.com blog: Saving the World, One Preschooler At a Time
"I'm so glad that my children have discovered how much fun it is to play "let's pretend"..."
February 01, 2008
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Family.com blog: How Much Fun Can You Have With a Box?
"At least once a day, Cordy will find herself bored and retreat to the box, waiting for inspiration.
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