A combination of naturalistic and lab-based measurement, considerations of culture and demographics, and other factors that are related to pretend play development (language development, executive ...

Pretend play is their way of practicing being in the real world, ... Kids use prompts like these, along with some props, to make believe and tell stories.

Pretend play should be studied in children from a younger age, according to researchers. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2022 / 11 / 221110101815.htm ...

Prop produce for kids to play with at the new Trader Joe's grocery store exhibit at Pretend City Children's Museum in Irvine on Monday, January 16, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County ...