Did you know play is critical to a child's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development during the most formative years (0-5) when most of their brain development occurs? Research has found the executive function of the brain develops through dramatic/pretend play and this significantly aids in so much of their success in learning later on in their journey.
Play, however it may be, should be the primary focus of a child's day and since dramatic/pretend play is such a beneficial and crucial part of early childhood development, spaces that truly honor play with the needs of and development of children can only lead to imaginations soaring and limitless possibilities.
One of our classrooms got a Dramatic Play Space enhancement with the #gifted Jonti-Craft® 4 Piece Birch Kitchen Set from Discount School Supply The 4-piece sets include range, sink, cupboard and refrigerator and have a lifetime warranty!
In this space the children will become whoever they want to be, create freely, explore curiosity, imagine wildly, mirror preciously, collaborate creatively, and DO whatever ignites their play. After all, "Play is the work of children," Jean Piaget.
