The children start to develop their imaginations between the age of 2 and 3, and are soon deeply immersed in their own creative role-play worlds, through which they integrate their understanding of the events of their everyday lives. They often choose to create their own props or use very simple objects brought alive by imagination, rather than use detailed mini replica toys which leave less room for creativity.
These two close friends have made a little den. Children love to feel safely enclosed in small spaces.
These girls have made a train out of hoops and are giving other passengers a ride into the forest.
This little girl is creating a story about a beautiful butterfly from her imagination. She
demonstrates how gently the butterfly is touching a flower.
These children are recreating a lively church service, with one singing 'Hallelujah!' and the other playing the organ.
This girl is making her friend a nice cup of sandy tea. She uses a stick to spread mud on a leaf, which becomes a chocolate spread sandwich in her imagination.
