During this time of the pandemic is the perfect moment to talk about what our frontliners do, the different people who help us in the community especially during this time, such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, police, firemen, and even talk about Mummy's and Daddy's jobs.
Dramatic play, Role Play, or Imaginative play support children's understanding of the world around them. It contributes to their creativity and imagination as they develop the narrative into their play. As they grow, their play becomes more complex, influenced by how they view the world and their rich imagination.
According to Learning Through Play Resource book, dramatic play gives the children the opportunity to:
express themselves
explore language freely
explore feelings and find out about themselves and others
develop co-operation, care, consideration and control
exercise choice and make decisions
use mathematical language and develop mathematical concepts
develop a range of motor skills
use their skills to make things needed for their play and adapt as necessary
explore a fantasy world of their own creation
You can set-up their role play area by adding resources to extend their play.
For example, in a hospital set-up, you can provide masks, old x-ray pictures, note pads, height measures, clip board, scales, etc.
This is a great example from Casey of Little Lifelong Learners.
Paalam!
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