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Increasingly complex pretend play helps emotional, social and cognitive development. Children can explore different roles and practice social skills in taking turns to be the waiter or customer. Use new or more specific words such as “delicious” instead of “yummy”, “Would you like the smartie biscuit or the melting moment?”.
During pretend play children develop early math concepts for instance, when checking if they have enough cups for everyone. Different variations should be provided to the children, for instance, use playdough to make food for the tea party. Pretend to write down orders, make the drinks and serve. Try changing the scene to a tea party at home or different kinds of restaurants.
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