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The Curious Bag
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Children learn by watching others, and they develop and define themselves by imitation. Children begin this process, called dramatic play, on their own at a very young age.
Definition
Dramatic play is an early stage of play in which children assign and take on roles.
Age
Typically, children begin to engage in dramatic play around age 2, as they become aware of the people around them and their assigned roles in life.
Time Frame
By the time a child is 5 years old, his desire to pretend he is another person or an animal begins to diminish. While she may no longer take on roles, she will assign them to others.
Types
At home, a young child might pretend to be the family pet, a parent, sibling or a television personality (real or animated). At school, he may take on the role of a peer, a teacher or a classroom helper.
Warning
Children often assume roles to discuss or act out troubling situations in their lives. Engaging in violent or suggestive behavior could be indicative of deeper issues and should be addressed.
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