Pretend Play

Pretend play ideas to encourage imaginative childhood! Pretend play helps children process their emotions and develop social skills - some of the best early childhood education you can find!
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Make the kids super-simple superhero capes - no sewing required.
Make the kids super-simple superhero capes - no sewing required.
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24 Practical Pretend Play Ideas + Why
Some not-so-extravagant pretend play ideas that you can do to help engage your child's imagination a bit if you're stuck like I was. #simplepreschool #preschoolactivity
felt board dress up templates for kids to make with the teddy bear and boy
Felt Board Dress Up Templates
Felt or flannel board dress-up templates - perfect for preschools and daycares, or parents of toddlers and preschoolers.
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Space Shuttle Paper Craft for Children
Get kids' imaginations running wild with this simple space shuttle paper craft.
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Felt Pumpkin Pie Sewing Tutorial
Free pattern for making pumpkin pie play food out of felt for holiday pretend baking.
four pieces of felt pumpkin pie sitting on top of a red cloth with autumn leaves
Felt Pumpkin Pie Sewing Tutorial
Free pattern for making pumpkin pie play food out of felt for holiday pretend baking.
felt board dress up templates for kids to make with the teddy bear and boy
Felt Board Dress Up Templates
Felt or flannel board dress-up templates - perfect for preschools and daycares, or parents of toddlers and preschoolers.
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Starting Independent Playtime with Older Kids
How to get older kids to play alone when they haven't been used to it. Did you know it is possible to have your child play independently each day? As in, alone? Alone, without anyone else providing entertainment. Without an audience. Without instruction. You ideally start independent playtime with your baby. It is easier and smoother to implement with a baby because you can make it a normal part of life. I did that with my three girls and it was quite smooth. But life isn’t always ideal. You might not have known about independent play when your little one was a baby. Maybe you knew but didn’t have the capacity to try to implement it. Perhaps you knew but didn’t see a need since baby napped so much each day.
How to Make a Penguin Sensory Bin - simple steps for setting up a fun penguin themed invitation to play. Play Set Diy, Penguin Activities, Penguin Theme, Theme Activities, Invitation To Play, Messy Play, Indoor Fun, Sensory Bin, Kids Learning Activities
How to Make a Penguin Sensory Bin
How to Make a Penguin Sensory Bin - simple steps for setting up a fun penguin themed invitation to play.
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Playful Pathways: Unlocking Language Development Through Play!
Explore the fascinating relationship between play and language development in children! Delve into the article to uncover the ways in which play stimulates communication, vocabulary, and grammar skills in young learners. With every playful interaction, children embark on a journey of language exploration and discovery!
Pretend Play Strengthens Sibling Relationships Parenting Siblings, Emotional Kids, Kid Quotes, Waldorf Play, Building Memories, Things Kids Say, Family Tips, Parenting Resources, Sibling Relationships
Pretend Play Strengthens Sibling Relationships
Pretend Play Strengthens Sibling Relationships
a pink chair with a sign that says movie - making play and activities for kids
20 Kids Moviemaking Play Ideas and Activities for Cinema-Inspired Fun
Take a trip to Hollywood with our ultimate list of moviemaking activities for kids. A goldmine of movie-inspired crafts, DIY film projects, and Hollywood-style dramatic play that will keep your young directors, future screenwriters, budding set designers, and little stars busy for hours. From making props and designing costumes to stop motion filmmaking and movie theater dramatic play. It's a fun way to encourage kids storytelling skills. | from barley & birch
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Are Miniature House Kits Fun to Build?
Wondering if you'd like to try building one of those miniature house kits? Read our review of the Rolife Detective Agency book nook kit, and let me know what you think!
the surprising benefits of unstructed play for children and adults with an image of a boy in a rocket ship
Exploring Unstructured Play Activities: Benefits for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Uncover the myriad advantages of unstructured play for toddlers, preschoolers and school aged children! Learn how this type of play encourages imagination, cognitive development, and social growth. Discover how unstructured play positively impacts young children's development and stimulates their curious minds.