Starting at a very early age, most children engage in dramatic play. They pretend to be a mother taking care of a baby, climb into an empty box and imagine it’s a race car, or turn the couch cushions ...

Play can be a window into your child’s world! An expert explains how interpreting play can help you decode what your preschooler may be thinking and feeling. Preschool is a big milestone for both ...

Dramatic play helps children learn about the world. Dramatic play helps children learn about the world by letting them try out different roles or characters. Special thanks to the staff and students ...

My pre-K students always jump at the opportunity to explore nature, and they also love digging into bugs. I previously assumed that lessons about insects were only possible in the springtime, but that ...

Children at play are happily lost in themselves; they are in their own realm of wonder, exploration, and adventure. As early as infancy, children immerse themselves in play activities with the purpose ...

“Let’s pretend to be…” is commonly heard from young children as they play and interact at school, daycare, or at home. Many adults encourage imagination and creativity but others are afraid that ...