As your child ages, they’ll participate in many different types of play. Here’s how each type stage and type contributes to their growth and development.

Children learn and grow through dramatic play in four key areas: Intellectual — Learning skills such as problem-solving, negotiating, planning, organizing and creativity.

In their violent dramatic play, sticks often become guns. Violent dramatic play doesn’t typically mean children are playing with the intention to hurt in real life. In my experience, violent dramatic ...

These kids were playing. Standing in front of a child-size kitchen in the corner of the classroom, Jamila dropped a plastic tomato, a hot dog, ... stories and dramatic play.

Children participate in "farm" dramatic play in the adventure room at Children's Castle Early Learning Center. The room, designed for ages 2-12, features corresponding games, stories and music.