Often parents don't realize the value of imaginative play. Preschool-aged children absorb experiences and make sense of their world most effectively when engaged in imaginative play. Research show that preschoolers who spend more time in dramatic play are more advanced not only in general intellectual development but also in their ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
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Children learn differently than adults. It is often through their curiosity that they experiment with dramatic play and then further comprehend new ideas. Creating "real-life" experiences is a major part of their learning process.
As children continue to engage in pretend play, this not only enhances intellectual development but exercises all facets of the developing child. Some of the important skills that children gain and further develop are social ability, emotional strength, creativity, discipline, comprehension and language fluency.
Although imaginative play is often a self or group initiated activity, as a parent you can offer support for creativity by offering space, uninterrupted time, props and encouragement to enhance their play! Also, children always love when a parent joins in to their magical world of imagination!
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