Benefits of Pretend Play
Pretend play is a great tool for young children to learn valuable life-skills while exploring their imagination. Both pretend and physical play work together to train and develop your child’s fine motor skills.
Pretend play has many benefits including:
- Enhanced language development
- Creativity
- Social skill development
- Planning and organisation
- Independence
- Social norms
You should encourage your child to engage in pretend play as it facilitates the development of skills required in every aspect of their life!
You can find out more about pretend play and its importance here.