In class we pretended to find many different kinds of nature treasures, rocks, feathers, bark and acorns as we sang In My Pocket. This pretend play activity begins with a familiar activity-finding something. Each time the song is sung, the words are changes to reflect the pretend findings of the children. In this social setting of pretend play the children’s interactions are heightened through actions and language.
Imitation is the first stage of pretend play. As a child imitates activities that may be common life experiences, pretend play starts to emerge. Watch your child as they play. Do they put their stuffed animals in time out for hitting? Do they remind them to say please and thank you. You may find them recreating a recent interaction you had with them, positive or negative. Pretending about and recreating a real life experience helps them to process and learn from real life.
When two or more children are engaged in pretend play the social interaction is usually characterized by a heightened use of action and language. tHe play activity can become more complex as children reexamine life experiences and add to or change the play experience.
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