CreativePlay Plus: Ideas in Play and Child Development

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? 

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By the ages of two and three, children’s play becomes symbolic in nature.  Symbolic play skills often take the form of “sociodrama.” It is at this time that parents might notice the elaborate scripts emerging in their children’s play (i.e., feeding the baby, going to the doctor, playing house).   Sociodramatic play involves complex play abilities where children are interacting with their world and developing expectations for the world. Children use sociodramatic play to elaborate and explore daily scenarios. Sociodramatic play provides your child with a sense of control over their environment.

For example, if your child begins to play doctor, this instance of sociodramatic play enables children to better understand the role of a doctor and patient and most importantly conquer any anxiety they may be experiencing in what can often be seen as a stressful experience. Practicing or rehearsing the sequence of events experienced on a typical visit to the doctor helps children feel more comfortable in this scenario and learn effective coping strategies (i.e., distraction) for managing excessive wait times and the dreaded booster shot.

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Children play in all sorts of ways. You may have noticed your toddler playing alongside other children yet appearing to focus on their own play and rarely interacting with others. This kind of play is often referred to as “parallel play.” Parallel play is when two or more children are playing in the same space, however not with each other. Although children are not cooperatively playing with peers, parallel play gives children an opportunity to play alone while having the added benefit of observing and imitating another child while learning something new. Moreover, children are able to practice what they are learning until they feel they have mastered the challenge. This can give children a sense of pride, “I did it all by myself!” which is important in developing the confidence necessary to motivate them to take on future challenges. Parallel play also helps children learn to be okay with being by them selves and manage their boredom.

As children age, they tend to incorporate their peers and adults more and more into their play experiences. However, parents should not be concerned if their older child appears to prefer to play in this way from time to time. Children at any age have preferences for how they play, and often children will mix things up by playing with and without peers. These stylistic differences in children’s play are not unlike how some adults like to work alongside co-workers and compare notes as they work independently, while others enjoy collaborating in teams.

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What are some things you’ve noticed while your child is playing?