Let’s Pretend: Encouraging Kids’ Imagination

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Let’s Pretend: Encouraging Kids’ Imagination Karen Lynn Poff, C.F.C.S. Senior Extension Agent, Family and Human Development Virginia Cooperative Extension

What is Pretend Play? Imitative role play Make-believe with objects Make-believe with actions and situations Interaction Verbal communication Persistence

Benefits of Pretend Play Social Skills Language Skills Emotional Development Self-Esteem Sensitivity Creativity Problem-Solving Cognitive Development

Pretend Play~Twos Copy familiar routines Repeat the action over and over Use more actions than words Are very serious about play

Pretend Play~Threes Begin to plan for pretending Give more importance to props/costumes Use more language in play Begin to pretend with peers for short periods Prefer familiar roles Begin to use feelings and personalities

Pretend Play~ Fours and Fives Begin to be very creative in play Use elaborate props and costumes Pretend together in groups Enjoy adventure themes Create more sophisticated plots Can usually distinguish between “real” & “pretend”

The Caregiver’s Role Provide a place for pretend play Provide props and costumes Introduce a play theme through a story Ask questions to facilitate or extend play

The Caregiver’s Role Assist in problem-solving, if needed Support both boys and girls in exploring non-traditional roles Encourage involvement of children with special needs Allow plenty of time for play (at least 30 minutes at a time)

Techniques for Promoting Pretend Play Comment on what the child is doing Imitate the child’s actions Reinforce the child’s symbolic play Make indirect suggestions Make direct suggestions Model symbolic-play behaviors

Ideas for Managing Superhero Play Help children recognize humane characteristics of superheroes Discuss real heroes and heroines Limit the place/time for superhero play

Ideas for Managing Superhero Play Explore related concepts Help children develop goals for superheroes Make it clear that aggression is not OK Support children who want to stop/escape

Ideas to Encourage Pretend Play