Preschoolers Imitating Real Life

Preschoolers' play becomes a way of imitating real life experiences and practicing social skills as they begin to play with other children. From school-age and onward, play takes on the form of more formal games (games with rules and competitive games) and can become an important way to meet and make friends.

Preschoolers love to pretend they are heroes, parents, or other adults doing "grown-up" things. Children can practice life skills like grocery shopping or having a party. Dramatic play helps children with their language skills, and can be a creative outlet. It's a good way for children to learn to cooperate with others, and develop social skills as well.

Make sure to provide props to play with and that children have plenty of time to use for dramatic play.

Creativity in Dramatic Play - 3 hours