This consists of source material of children’s pretend play featuring children from 20 months to 7 years.

The 11 sequences can be used individually for observation. Also, as they are presented chronologically by age, they clearly show the developmental stages of pretend play.

• "Isobelle cleans up"
  20 months - at home with toys and a cloth
• "Angus feeds dolly"
  20 months - at home with a doll and a snack
  
• "Joanne’s tea party"
  2.5 years - at home with mum, soft toys and a tea set
  
• "The dancing class"
  3 year olds - at nursery dressing up with an adult
  
• "Harley gets dinner"
  4 years - at home with a tea set and dolls
  
• "Mums & dads"
  3.5 & 4 years - in bedroom with assorted toys
  
• "Cats & dogs"
  3.5 & 4 years - in bedroom with story book and toys
  
• "Gladiators"
  4 & 5.5 years - in garden with slide and climbing frame
  
• "The factory office"
  3.5 & 4 years - at nursery in office corner
  
• "Orphans"
  4.5, 5.5 & 7 years - in garden
  
• "The journey"
  4.5, 5.5 & 7 years - in a den under a hedge

Sequences show learning taking place in all major areas – physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional and creative.

There is also a good opportunity for discussion of gender issues.

40 mins

Includes user notes

£79

Links to EYFS principles: • A Unique Child: 1.1 • Enabling Environments : 3.1 • Learning & Development : 4.1, 4.2, 4.4