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ginny_first_year_pureblood · 10-14-2015, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TakemetotheBurrow

”Going back to imaginative play, let’s consider what I said about it being important to a child’s development. All kids play pretend at some time or another. Whether you’re living in a magical or muggle community, this kind of pastime is easy to do in any space and is fun for kids of all ages.” Easy enough to understand, yes? ”Can anyone tell me what kinds of skills kids are gaining when they play pretend that might benefit them later on in their lives?”

Sophie had been quite for the first few questions Professor Moxley had asked, preferring to listen and copy down everything that was said. Muggle studies was easy enough- her mum was a muggle! But it was always a nice perspective to learn about it in class as well.

"When children are playing pretend, they are using social skills which will continue to develop for their entire lives. Their vocabulary expands and improves and they're figuring out how to string words and sentences together. In addition, they're tapping into their emotions. Say they're pretending to be a Super hero! That will boost their self esteem and confidence." Sophie smiled at the Professor, and kept her pen poised to continue with her notes.

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ginny_first_year_pureblood Mooncalf Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ♥reading Posts: 6,604 Hogwarts RPG Name: Sophie Nesslage Third Year	Keeper of Ginny's Cuteness ~ Flying Prefect ~ GOBBLE GOBBLE Quote: Originally Posted by TakemetotheBurrow ”Going back to imaginative play, let’s consider what I said about it being important to a child’s development. All kids play pretend at some time or another. Whether you’re living in a magical or muggle community, this kind of pastime is easy to do in any space and is fun for kids of all ages.” Easy enough to understand, yes? ”Can anyone tell me what kinds of skills kids are gaining when they play pretend that might benefit them later on in their lives?” Sophie had been quite for the first few questions Professor Moxley had asked, preferring to listen and copy down everything that was said. Muggle studies was easy enough- her mum was a muggle! But it was always a nice perspective to learn about it in class as well. "When children are playing pretend, they are using social skills which will continue to develop for their entire lives. Their vocabulary expands and improves and they're figuring out how to string words and sentences together. In addition, they're tapping into their emotions. Say they're pretending to be a Super hero! That will boost their self esteem and confidence." Sophie smiled at the Professor, and kept her pen poised to continue with her notes.