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3 to 6 Years
"Making believe and pretending are among the wonders of the experience of being human." - Dorothy G. Singer, Ed.D., authority on early childhood education
Abilities and Interests

After the age of three, children begin to play actively with each other. Preschoolers and kindergartners are masters of make-believe. They like to act out grown-up roles and enjoy costumes and props to help them bring their imaginations to life. It is quite common for children this age to develop strong attachments to favorite toys, expressing feelings to a special doll or teddy bear. Materials for arts and crafts are also popular with this age group, which enjoys creating things with their hands.

Toy Suggestions
 {short description of image} Tricycle and helmet
 {short description of image} Bicycle and helmet
 {short description of image} Backyard gym equipment
 {short description of image} Construction toys
 {short description of image} Lacing and threading sets
 {short description of image} Puzzles (10-20 pieces)
 {short description of image} Stuffed animals
 {short description of image} Dolls and doll clothes
 {short description of image} Dress-up clothes and accessories
 {short description of image} Props for make-believe play
 {short description of image} Play vehicles
 {short description of image} Hand- and finger-puppets
 {short description of image} Play scenes with figures and accessories
 {short description of image} Tape player and tapes
 {short description of image} Non-toxic art supplies (safety scissors, construction paper, crayons)
 {short description of image} Simple board games; word and matching games
 {short description of image} Storybooks
 
 
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