download Futurama: Bender’s Game Sociodramas are not just confined to coping with the stressors of the doctor’s office. Children often spontaneously act out scripts they commonly encounter and use pretend play to practice experiences like “going to the library,” or “grocery shopping.”
During trips to the library or grocery store, parents can talk to children about what is happening and what to expect, such as, the rules of the library: staying quiet and borrowing books. A toddler playing library at home can then practice these same rules and develop, with a parent’s help, a detailed script of what happens at the library. Not only does talking about what is happening on these trips open dialogue between parents and children, it also helps children develop a sense of routine. Children that use pretend play to rehearse their experiences may be more prepared to handle rules and expectations for their daily activities.
What kind of routines have you established with your child?