The Types of Imaginative Play and Their Role in Learning.jpgLearn about the 4 different types of imaginative play and how children of different ages play imaginatively.
Introduction
Creative thinking and imaginative play are linked to the way children, from birth to 5 years of age, learn. Children learn from the world around them and from using their senses (meaning sight, sound, taste, touch and smell), while playing. Imaginary play helps children understand and use all the information they get through their senses.Imaginative play is when children are role-playing situations that they find interesting.
The most important benefit (meaning to gain an advantage in something) of imaginative play is that it prepares children for situations that they will have to face when they get older. It is a safe way for children to practice growing up, as they just pretend.
Skills & Outcomes (What you'll learn !!):
Understand what imaginative play is
List the 4 different types of imaginative play
Distinguish between the 4 different types of imaginative play: domestic play, fantasy play, superhero play and small world play
Understand how children of different ages play imaginatively
Level: Intermediate
Language: English
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Assessment: Yes
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Performance Measurement: Digital
Video: Yes
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Time: 15-30 min