Recent coverage highlights two complementary approaches to building early literacy: pretend play that fosters creativity, communication, and problem-solving, and structured phonics instruction ...

Pretend play isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful tool for your child’s growth. From sparking creativity to building empathy and problem-solving skills, it shapes social, emotional, and cognitive ...

“Let’s pretend to be…” is commonly heard from young children as they play and interact at school, daycare, or at home. Many adults encourage imagination and creativity but others are afraid that ...

This post was co-written by Brittany Thompson and Dr. Thalia R. Goldstein. The post discusses an academic paper recently published in Developmental Review. Source: Thalia R. Goldstein, used with ...