Happy People with Animals - Pretend Play

"Young children find their own learning situations in play. Studies demonstrate that good players show more empathy towards others, develop their social skills and they are able to see things from the perspective of the other. Play also strengthens the imagination – essential for scientific exploration. Through play children are able to exercise and consolidate their ability to understand and think and to develop and strengthen their concentration. Creative play supports physical, emotional and social development and allows children to learn through investigation, exploration and discovery. It encourages children to become inventive and adaptable."

Waldorf Schools