A Parent’s Guide to the Stages of Pretend Play

A Parent’s Guide to the Stages of Pretend Play

by | Nov 7, 2010 | All ages, Child development, Debbie's thoughts, Foundations of Learning, Parenting Techniques, Participation options, Scaffolding, Teaching techniques

Experience…  Imitate…  Recognize…  Connect… Pretend… Engage… Solve problems… Expand mental images… Create… I see these as the developmental stages, and concurrent developmental benefits, of pretend play.  Although the progression is from younger to older, from simple...