Pretend Play

What is the definition of PRETEND PLAY?

• they do not say

• the banal is transformed into the fantastical

• anything that falls into play

• the same as make believe

What are 2 examples given of the banal?

• kitchenette

• puddle into an ocean

• teacher and student

• stick changing into a sword

How do children create their scenarios?

• children's real life experience

• only from their imagination

• nothing specific they just have ideas

• they don't know

Transgression and phantasmagoria are part of what?

• The media

• The fantasy world

• Games

• Make believe play

A jail, a ship, and an animal's den are examples of what?

• The playground

• Children's imagination

• Fixed play equipment + grass area

• Urban myths

According to the man, at what age do children pretend play?

• under 3

• between 3 and 6

• between 6 and 12

• when they are teenagers

According to the video, is the media something good for pretend play?

• Yes

• No

• The video does not say

• Yes and no

How many years were video games researched for?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Computers have a bad reputation for children's imagination.

• Yes that is true

• The video does not say

• Yes but it is false because it is good to build on

• Only TV is bad

What is the best part of pretend play?

• Knowledge is unique

• No rules so invent nothing

• the stronger the better

• respect for all is esential