It helps them make sense of the world, as they put into practice the situations they've experienced elsewhere, for example feeding dolls or brushing teeth. Using props like toys or household items.

Pretend play will be so important as your child grows into an adult. The ability to make up a narrative and tell a story is something that is needed for your child to be successful at school and in ...

For children, rocks can be spaceships. Pens can be fairies. And this kind of play can help protect mental health in childhood ...