The Importance of Pretend Play

Play has an essential role in children's learning. In this brief introduction video, Dr. Jeffrey Trawick-Smith of Eastern Connecticut State University discusses the importance of pretend play. This video serves as an introduction to a series of videos showing examples of dramatic play centers being implemented in preschool classroom to support children's learning and development. Additional Videos and resources can be seen at: https://www.easternct.edu/center-for-... Copyright 2015 by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. This video was developed by the Center for Early Childhood Education at Eastern Connecticut State University to support implementation of the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS). This video may only be used for educational purposes. It may not be used for commercial purposes and may not be edited or adapted without written permission from the Center for Early Childhood Education. For more information, visit https://www.easternct.edu/center-for-...