Girl playing with Wooden Ice Cream Set and Play Shop from FLEXA

How Role Playing Develops your Child

“Hey, let’s pretend I’m a princess and you’re the brave prince who comes to my rescue!” From around age 3, children begin to really play with each other. One of their favourite games is pretending to be somebody or something else – a game that we adults should only encourage, as role playing enhances a long list of social and individual skills.

Highlights:

  • Make-believe games allow children to make sense of the world around them.  
  • Role playing teaches children to show empathy and consideration for others. 
  • Pretending to be somebody else broadens children’s vocabulary and body language.      
  • From role play, children gain experience with social norms and telling right from wrong.  
  • You can support your child’s development with toys that kickstart role playing.  
Agotado
Agotado
50%
Agotado
50%