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WiseTip: AL-CRE-M0003-I01A

Make silly faces or noises for your baby to imitate.

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  1. Piaget, J. (1962b). Play, dreams, and imitation in childhood. New York, NY: Norton

0-3 months
Interaction with child
WHY IT MATTERS

Symbolic play has sparked the interest of cognitive scientists because of its potential importance in children’s cognitive development, such as in the development of cognitive flexibility and creativity.

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  1. Russ, S.W. (2014). Pretend play in childhood: Foundation of adult creativity. Washington: American Psychological Association.

Imitation is a skill that eventually leads to symbolic play. Adults who imitate young children, and make faces for them to imitate, can help build children's imitation skills. Imitation develops into symbolic play skills as children grow older. Read more at CD-PLY-C01, and AL-CRE-C03.