Tumbleweed Head Start

Ms. Alejandra, Mrs.

Livingstone, Mrs. Maria

Play is our brain's

favorite way of
learning.
-Diane Ackerman
Octobers Newsletter
October NewsletterVolume 1 Issue 3

DRAMATIC PLAY DEL JUEGO IMAGINARIO

In the dramatic play area children take on different En el rea de juego imaginario, los nios asumen

roles and recreate real-life experiences. They use distintos papeles y recrean sus experiencias de la

props and make-believe to deepen their understanding vida. Ellos usan accesorios y usan su imaginacin al

about the world they live in. jugar para profundizar su comprensin del mundo en

Here are some different ways to encourage your que viven. A continuacin, les presentamos unas

childs learning through dramatic play: maneras sencillas de animar a sus pequeos:

During bath time, include plastic boats, cups, A la hora del bao incluyan barcos, tazas y

and rubber dolls and play pretend. muecos de plstico y juegos.

Save food cartons, make some play money, and Guarden algunas cajas de alimentos, hagan

play store with your child. dinero de juguete y jueguen a la tienda.

Read stories together and involve your child in Lean historias juntos e involucren a sus

acting out different parts of the story. pequeos en la dramatizacin de distintas

partes de la historia.
Collect some old clothes your child can use to

dress up and make believe. Runan alguna ropa vieja que sus pequeos

puedan usar para y jugar a hacer de cuenta.

 Why is Dramatic Play Important?

According to NAEYC there are five top reasons on

why dramatic play is important for a childs
development.

1. Dramatic play teaches self-regulation.

2. Dramatic play gives children an emotional outlet

3. Dramatic play teachers conflict resolution.

4. Dramatic play supports literacy.

5. Dramatic play allows you to support your kids and

encourage their ideas. (Brooks)

Children show an interest in dramatic play naturally,

so giving them materials like old clothing, costumes,
and house hold materials like pots, pans, boxes, bowls,
etc. aide in a childs creative play and will help them Resources
develop life skills in a fun and meaningful way. So dont
be afraid to jump in, dress up, and act silly with your Brooks, A. (2014). Rasmussen College. Retrieved
children! October 03, 2016, from
http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education
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Play Quotes. (2015). Retrieved October 03, 2016,

from
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