Imaginative play encourages creativity and language development in children and helps develop symbolic thinking. It’s something that should always be encouraged yet is taken for granted by adults. If you have small children, you can encourage this kind of play with the following tips.
Tell Stories
Storytelling is a great way to inspire a child’s imagination. While you can certainly read storybooks to your child and encourage them to ask questions, the book itself isn’t necessary. All you need is a positive connection with your child and a good story to tell. They will hang on your every word, and they might even come up with some stories of their own.
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