When story time becomes play time, learning deepens!
In this month’s Book Nook, George Shrinks by William Joyce inspires children to imagine what it’s like to be small in a big world. Acting out parts of the story helps them build vocabulary, explore feelings, and understand story structure in a fun, meaningful way.

Discover how pretending with George Shrinks can boost comprehension and creativity

Did you know that pretend play helps to build early literacy? Studies have shown that children who act out the stories they've heard remember more events from the story, learn new words, and can retell the story better. Here are six tips for using pretend play to boost your child’s early literacy.

Pretend play is one of the best contexts for building communication, thinking and social skills. Whether you're a parent or an early childhood educator, here are two simple tips you can use to encourage pretend play while keeping it both fun and appropriate for the child's stage.

A new study reveals that pretend play is an excellent way for children to practice important early communication skills, including joint attention and gestures, that facilitate their language learning,