Bears

I was so excited this morning to see our first extended make believe play episode.

The boys took on roles and played for about 15 minutes.

 

They were bears - some were baby bears and some parents.  The parents showed the babies how to catch fish in the stream. (They did it just like we saw in our fish life cycle video) They had a cave and spent a lot of time rolling around in it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you don't teach small children you may not understand my excitement over this happening. Mature play takes time to develop and this is a difficult skill for some children to master when they often don't have extended time to play with others.

 

Children who have developed mature play have a easier time in school and life.  While I can't exactly teach children how to play, I do set up an environment where mature play can take place.  

 

I can't wait to see if the bear play continues.