![]() Pretend play is an important developmental milestone, and not to mention, fun for everyone involved! Try to decrease the amount of television time and promote creativity through pretend play! Pretend play doesn’t need to be the same or in the same location every time. Pretend play should have little rules, and plenty of room for creativity! Some stories may last over a couple days try to be relaxed about a fort in your living room. Try to allow a big chunk of time for children to fully immerse themselves into the story. Allow valuable time: Pretend play shouldn’t have a time limit. ![]() Once you set the theme, follow your child’s lead and play accordingly. Play out different scenarios and prompt your child with questions like, “What happens next” or “What should they do now”. One of the best ways to help your child engage in pretend play is to play with them! Not to mention, it’s a great bonding opportunity! Start with a familiar story or life event. Once you are finished, read the story out loud and act out the plot! Draw pictures to go along with the words. Write the words of the story as your child says them to you. Staple pieces of paper together, or draw 8 boxes on a piece of paper. A great way to encourage your child to creatively think is by writing a story. In the early stages of pretend play, children will reenact stories they have heard before. Books are a great way to help children understand the elements of a story, as they include characters, themes, actions, consequences, and an ending. Some ideas include old telephones, cooking utensils, plastic dishes, baby dolls or stuffed animals, microphones, books, stethoscope, chalk board, and so on. Look for old household items that may no longer serve a purpose and put in a prop box. Props. Having the perfect costume is important, but props are what make the story come to life. ![]() Blankets, sheets, and towels are handy to make a fort while playing, as well! Provide large plastic crates, cardboard blocks, or empty boxes for children to build their scene. Set Design. Designate a room or corner of a space as the imaginary corner. Children can rummage through the box and create a look for their character! ![]() Look for doctor white coats, police officer hats, briefcases, and/or other occupational props at thrift stores or yard sales. Old household items usually work the best! Start collecting old clothes, shoes, bags, hats, and Halloween costumes to add to a costume box or container. Some people enjoy opting for more niche characters, knowing that their outfits will only be identifiable by other superfans.- Costume boxes. Contrary to what people may think, children don’t need store-bought toys to participate in pretend play. Often cosplayers join up with friends to create amazing team cosplays, like the Power Rangers, a group of Pokemon or The Simpsons.īut it’s not all about the big names. Examples of this include a female Captain America, a gladiator-style Wonder Woman, a Renaissance-era Batman (complete with ruff) and a steampunk Buzz Lightyear. Some choose to mix things up by changing genders, combining characters, switching centuries or incorporating another genre. Not all cosplayers aim to precisely replicate their subject’s outfit. The most elaborate outfits can take months to perfect and cost hundreds of pounds.įor some people it’s all about taking on the challenge of recreating a two-dimensional cartoon or comic book character in 3D form. Creators go to great lengths to source the most accurate materials, and learn new sewing and crafting techniques.
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