Mail is a fascinating topic for kids. Our kids are no exception. We used craft supplies we already had at home to make Letter Openers for Pretend Play. These are for pretend play because there is no sharp edge for safety reasons. Our kids also thought these would make great magic wands. *This post contains … [Read more...]
Pass the Mitten Storytelling Game
Before I became a psychologist, I used to be a recreation director in San Francisco where I taught children's acting classes. One of the many games I enjoyed playing with the children was a storytelling game. Each child took turns adding to the story which helped to build literacy, confidence and imagination. I have started doing various versions of this game with our … [Read more...]
Detective Pretend Play
There is something about mysteries that capture the imagination. Our kids get super excited about mysteries. So, I decided to tie into that with a pretend play detective box. This would work well in a classroom pretend play area with a few duplicate items. *This post contains affiliate links. Read … [Read more...]