Pretend Play has Real Benefits!
Emotional: Kids can cope with major feelings by exploring the ways their doll or plush would feel in the same situations, or by utilizing the toys as a form of comfort.
Creative: The “blank slate” presented by dolls and plush give kids the chance to use their imagination to create personalities for these toys and worlds for them to live in.
Communication: By using the dolls and plush for role play and imaginative play, kids can explore the concepts, language, and thoughts they observe in the world around them.