2.2y–3.8y5 minChore timeFree playFamily time
Everyday Pretend Play
The parent offers safe household objects and gives the child space to invent their own pretend play. The parent watches for actions that recreate a familiar event from daily life.
What you'll need
Essentials
- full-size cup
- wooden spoon
- cloth
- stuffed toy
Movement level: low
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
What it practices
- Notices what adults do, imitating what is observed and then doing it spontaneously when the adult is not there.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Engages in imaginative role-play based on own first-hand experiences.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Uses available resources to create props to support role-play.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE) — construct-derived activity authored from enriched DM2012 construct