At-Home Tools for Focused Exploration
In many early childhood classrooms, free-choice time is an opportunity for children to explore...
Kohl Children's Museum Blog
Play is more than just fun–– it’s a powerful tool foundational to childhood development. Parents, educators, and child development advocates, let’s learn about the incredible power of play together! Each month we delve into a new research topic investigating how play sparks creativity, builds essential skills, and nurtures social and emotional growth.
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Playing Pretend
Remember when you were little, a simple bed sheet became a superhero cape, a basket turned into a crown or a cardboard box transformed itself into a rocket ship? Those moments of pretend play were not just about fun — they were the building blocks of imaginative thinking and cognitive development.