Focus on Pretend Play to Help with Early Literacy
Focus on Pretend Play to Help with Early Literacy During early literacy, it is important for young children to develop personal responses to written text. Past research indicated that story play contributes to construction of meaning. A form of symbolic play directly related to children’s literature is book related pretend play. This type of play […]
Unicorn Pretend Play Ideas
We all know how much children love to play pretend. We all know unicorns are pretend. So why not set up some fun unicorn pretend play ideas! Here are some amazing projects to help spark some ideas. Of course, the best way to encourage pretend play in children is to put out some props and […]
Pretend Play and Executive Function
The Journal of Experimental Psychology published research on 110 children between the ages of 3 and 5 years who were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: fantastical pretend-play intervention, non-imaginative play intervention, or business-as-usual control in order to determine the relationship between fantasy orientation and executive function. The results indicated the following regarding pretend […]
Secret Agent Missions – Pretend Play
These pretend play Secret Agent missions encourage children’s literacy skills, creativity, imagination and physical activity all while having FUN! Download these 3 free missions from the Pretend Play Secret Agent packet. Get more information on the complete Secret Agent Packet below from Growing Play. DOWNLOAD SECRET SPY MISSIONS. Secret Agent Packet – includes secret agent oaths, club, handshakes, secret codes, […]
Pretend Play Passport
How cute is this pretend play passport? Start your imaginary travels off by creating this passport. Just print and set off on your adventure. This freebie is from the Transportation Pretend Play Packet. Kids of all ages will love this new download! Download your FREE Pretend Passport. Preview all the pages from the Transportation Pretend […]
Santa Pretend Play Packet
Merry Christmas again from Growing Play! Here is a great, FREE, Santa pretend play packet to encourage imagination, creativity and fun in children during the Christmas season. Hang up the posters around the room to create different stations. Use the printables at each station to encourage fine motor skills, physical activity and literacy. Super easy, […]
Pretend Play Masks
Download two free masks from the Pretend Play Masks packet. They are in color or black and white so you choose whether to print in color or color them yourself. Get 20+ masks, including animals, fairy tale characters, super heroes, community workers and more with the Pretend Play Masks complete download at Growing Play. Illustrator […]
Pretend Popsicles Freebie
Download and create these pretend popsicles to open up your pretend ice cream shop. It is available in color or black and white. Combine coloring and creative play with this freebie. Check out all the other pretend play printables from Growing Play.
The Crayon Cafe – Combine Pretend Play with Drawing
Here is a wonderful new download that combines pretend play with drawing! Just print and open up your restaurant. The Crayon Cafe – Fast Food Menu is a creative way to open up your very own doodle cafe. This digital download includes three blank place mats, fast food menu, guest check, open sign, today’s […]