Pretend Play Book/DVD

This consists of source material of children’s pretend play featuring children from 20 months to 7 years.

The 11 sequences can be used individually for observation. Also, as they are presented chronologically by age, they clearly show the developmental stages of pretend play.

Sequences show learning taking place in all major areas – physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional and creative.

There is also a good opportunity for discussion of gender issues.

The 11 sequences are:

Isobelle cleans up: 20 months
Angus feeds dolly: 20 months
Joanne’s tea party: 2.5 years
The dancing class: 3 year olds
Harley gets dinner: 4 yrs
Mums & dads: 3.5 & 4 yrs
Cats & dogs: 3.5 & 4 yrs
Gladiators: 4 & 5.5 yrs
The factory office: 3.5 & 4 yrs
Orphans: 4.5, 5.5 & 7 yrs
The journey: 4.5, 5.5 & 7 yrs

The accompanying notes (23 pages) give background information. For each sequence you will find a brief description, a list of areas of interest to look at, a transcript of all the language used and questions and ideas for discussions.