Sensory Play
Sensory Play at Home
Calm, safe sensory bins, water play and messy play that let little hands explore texture, sound and movement.
- 8 lessons
- Ages 1 to 6
Pretend Play
Pretend Play and Dress-Up
When a child feeds a teddy or runs a pretend cafe, they are practising language, turn-taking and seeing the world through someone else's eyes. You will learn how pretend play develops, how to build play corners from household items, when to join in and when to step back, and how to use role-play to prepare for big moments such as a new sibling or the first day at nursery.
- 8 lessons
- 8 activity tables
- Ages 2 to 6
$47USD, one-time payment
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What you will learn to do
- Set up a dress-up box and play corners on a small budget
- Join your child's play without taking it over
- Use role-play to prepare for new or worrying situations
- Keep costumes and face paint safe
Who this course is for
- Parents who are not sure how to join in pretend games
- Children facing a change, such as starting nursery or a new baby
- Siblings and friends who argue over roles
Curriculum
The 8 lessons
In a deliberate order. Each lesson explains why the play matters, gives you activities ready to run, and ends with a small assignment for the week.
- 01
Welcome: how this pretend play course works
You will know what the eight lessons cover, how to fit pretend play into a normal week, and the safety rules that apply to every activity in the course.
- 02
How pretend play grows from age 1 to 6
You will recognize the main stages of pretend play, from simple copying to shared stories with roles, and know which activities fit where your child is now.
- 03
Your role: follow, extend, step back
You will understand why pretend play supports language, empathy and self-control, and know three simple ways to join your child's play without taking it over.
- 04
A dress-up box and play corners at home
You will be able to put together a safe dress-up box and four simple play corners (kitchen, shop, doctor, post office) from things you already have.
- 05
Role-play for nursery, a new sibling and the doctor
You will be able to use short pretend games to help your child prepare for big or new moments, such as starting nursery, a new baby or a doctor visit.
- 06
Small-world play and puppets
You will be able to set up small-world scenes with figures and animals and use simple homemade puppets to tell stories and talk about feelings.
- 07
Siblings, friends and imaginary friends
You will know how to support pretend play between children of different ages, handle common arguments, and respond calmly to an imaginary friend.
- 08
Your four-week pretend play theme plan
You will have a written four-week plan with a theme each week, a few activities for each, and a short list of signs worth raising with a pediatrician or health visitor.
What is included
- 8 complete written lessons
- 8 activity plans and checklists in clear tables
- Easier and harder versions of every activity, by age
- Safety notes for every lesson
- An assignment at the end of every lesson
- Printable, or save any lesson as PDF
- Lifetime access, including future updates
How you receive it
Right after payment you see your access button, and the same personal link is emailed to you. Open it on any device to read every lesson. There is no account and no password to remember.
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Play education, not therapy. This course gives you activities and explains why they matter. It does not assess your child or replace a pediatrician, therapist or teacher. Always supervise play, keep small objects away from children under 3 and use materials suitable for their age. Read the safety notice.
Best value
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