{"product_id":"pretend-play-workshop-for-kids-9780760381977b","title":"Pretend Play Workshop for Kids","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover simple ways to create rich, imaginative play experiences for your child using things you already have on hand.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What makes childhood feel magical? One simple word: PLAY! Play is crucial for children—it is fun, allows them to work through complex ideas and emotions, leads to a sense of mastery, and is also a key way kids learn. Regrettably, the technology and busyness of our modern lives leave little room for this fundamental and important part of childhood. \u003ci\u003ePretend Play Workshop for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e offers a remedy with \u003cb\u003ehours of dramatic play scenarios\u003c\/b\u003e paired with \u003cb\u003esimple crafts\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003efun activities\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003ea rich resource for easy, ready-to-go alternatives to screentime\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Along the way, you will learn the benefits of these experiences, including the \u003cb\u003esocial and emotional learning\u003c\/b\u003e taking place, the \u003cb\u003efine and gross motor practice\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003elanguage development\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003emathematical thinking\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003escientific thinking\u003c\/b\u003e. This allows you to set the scene for your little one, but also tailor it to their strengths and opportunities for growth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each chapter focuses on a different imaginative play setup, including:\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Detective Office \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Post Office \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Spaceship \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Coffee Shop \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Art Museum \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Laundromat  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ice Cream Shop \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Doctor’s Office \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hair Salon \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Car Wash  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Train Station \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Toy Store \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Within each chapter, find ideas for how to set the scene, instructions for crafting props, and activities that you can set up for your child. You’ll also discover \u003cb\u003etime-saving tips\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eways to extend the play\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehow to adapt activities for different age groups\u003c\/b\u003e, and how engaging in the play and activities benefits your child.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePretend Play Workshop for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire you and deepen your understanding so that you can support your child in their play for years to come.","brand":"Quarry Books","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42824101920848,"sku":"9780760381977B","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9780760381977-l.jpg?v=1785895203","url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/en-ca\/products\/pretend-play-workshop-for-kids-9780760381977b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}