Comments on When I Was a Kid: Imaginary Play

It's a great way for them to develop their voc...

2011-10-16T19:56:58.936+01:00

It's a great way for them to develop their vocabulary and re-enact experiences. Sometimes it's interesting to see how they perceived an event.

Jacob can always be found in his own little world ...

2011-10-15T22:15:39.094+01:00

Jacob can always be found in his own little world and usually performing some kind of daring rescue complete with all character voices. He loves imaginary play, I think because he is an only child and has spent a lot of time playing alone while I work at home. I definitely encourage it!

The inspiration for imaginary play has to come fro...

2011-10-11T19:56:42.410+01:00

The inspiration for imaginary play has to come from somewhere though - and I believe that it's day-to-day activities PLUS great parenting that allow that freedom of mind.

My little ones both love imaginary play. They can ...

2011-10-11T19:44:15.552+01:00

My little ones both love imaginary play. They can spend hours playing with just a saucepan and a spoon. We have the wooden train set and can spend all day on it making up a million stories or chattering away to the passengers. I do find myself talking to them as I tidy them up at the end of the dat !

Any imaginary play is great - and can be a bit emb...

2011-10-08T21:57:00.907+01:00

Any imaginary play is great - and can be a bit embarrassing sometimes, can't it? I used to hear my own voice and phrases when listening in.

And now you've got me humming "Miss Polly had a dolly who was sick, sick, sick"

Such a fantastic post. I adore imaginative play wi...

2011-10-08T14:40:55.607+01:00

Such a fantastic post. I adore imaginative play with my children. None have ever had an imaginary friend as such, but they have all enjoyed pretending that their toys are real - having tea parties, shopping trips, even a visit to the Doctors with poorly baby doll. It's all a vital part of learning and development. A very magical part of childhood too.

We have the High Tea set :) It's gorgeous. Afternoon tea for several bears, a dog and some very pretty dollies! Oh, and the cat if he behaves ;)