Kiddie Toys Blog » pretend play http://www.kiddietoys.com/blog Kiddie Toys Blog Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:56:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Pretend Play helps Child Development http://www.kiddietoys.com/blog/dolls-and-dollhouses/pretend-play-helps-child-development/ http://www.kiddietoys.com/blog/dolls-and-dollhouses/pretend-play-helps-child-development/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:05:03 +0000 Daniel http://www.kiddietoys.com/blog/?p=31 Many studies show connections between cognitive development and high-quality pretend play.  Although, for many years, play has been an intrigal part of child development; latest research on the role of such play in children's cognitive, social, and academic development has been increasingly visible. There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that high-quality pretend play is an important provider of perspective taking and later abstract thought, that it may facilitate higher-level cognition, and that there are clear links between pretend play and social and linguistic competence.

  

Pretend play is not only an important part of a child's development, but also a very enjoyable one.  Many types and shapes of toys are developed for pretend play, such as; Large Kitchen Set and Pink Retro Kitchen Set.

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