Bringing Books to Life! Build Early Literacy Skills by Acting Out Stories
February 21, 2024
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Did you know that pretend play helps to build early literacy? Studies have shown that children who act out the stories they've heard remember more events from the story, learn new words, and can retell the story better. Here are six tips for using pretend play to boost your child’s early literacy.

Two Tips for Helping Children Pretend Together
March 10, 2021
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Pretend play is one of the best contexts for building communication, thinking and social skills. Whether you're a parent or an early childhood educator, here are two simple tips you can use to encourage pretend play while keeping it both fun and appropriate for the child's stage.

Research Reveals the Power of Pretending
May 13, 2019
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A new study reveals that pretend play is an excellent way for children to practice important early communication skills, including joint attention and gestures, that facilitate their language learning,