Make Believe "Mommy, you eat this soup," two-and-a-half year old Tara says to her mother as she hands her a sugar bowl from a toy tea set. "Mmmm…this soup is very good. What kind is it?" says mom. Tara smiles and takes back the bowl. "Noodle Soup," she says, proud of her 'cooking.' In later toddler years, make-believe is a fun discovery. As young children begin to understand that objects and even people can represent other things, their imagination takes off, and a whole new world of play is open to them that will get more interesting and complex as the next few years go by. "Pretend Play" is not only fun to watch and participate in, it is an important part in the development of thinking skills that later help with math, literacy, and creativity. Here are some tips for making make-believe fun for your child: Join her "story" and follow your child's lead. Ask questions instead of giving directions; for example, "Who does tiger live with?" Offer help, but be sure to allow her time to experiment and be creative. Provide props and objects to use for pretend and make believe. Every day objects, such as a pot, container, hat, or box, can go a long way. "Real" objects such as old clothes or an empty oatmeal box can also be a special treat. Use everyday activities to pretend together. Chores such as cleaning and cooking can provide fun opportunities to imitate and use new skills. Invite another little friend over to play. Watch how pretend play develops as two or more young minds get together. __________________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Gesendet von Yahoo! Mail - http://mail.yahoo.de >> Rayakan ultah putra/i Anda dengan kue Teletubbies dll! Klik, >http://www.indokado.com/kueultah.html >> Info balita, http://www.balita-anda.indoglobal.com Etika berinternet, email ke: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Stop berlangganan, e-mail ke: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
