Ignite Imagination: 5 Fun-Filled Ways to Boost Pretend Play in Your Child!
Pretend play is more than just fun and games—it’s a crucial part of early childhood development!
For toddlers and preschoolers, imaginative play opens the door to a world of learning, creativity, and growth.
When children engage in pretend play, they explore different roles, experiment with language, and practice problem-solving. Whether they’re hosting a tea party, playing superhero, or running a pretend grocery store, they’re building cognitive skills, expanding vocabulary, and enhancing social-emotional development.
What are the Benefits of Pretend Play?
Through role-playing, little ones develop empathy by stepping into someone else’s shoes, boosting emotional intelligence. Pretend
EAC Y Early Education Curriculum
EAC Y Curriculum
Extend-A-Care YMCA Early Education programs meet children’s individual needs by offering cognitively, socially, and physically enriching curricula.
All EAC YMCA Early Learning programs follow guidelines and curriculum for Texas Rising Star, Texas School Ready and FrogStreet. Our programs are recognized with a high-quality accreditation from Texas Rising Star. We are dedicated to
EAC Y Afterschool Care Curriculum
EAC Y Curriculum
The EAC Y provides developmentally-appropriate quality curriculum projects created by the EAC Y’s curriculum specialists.
Our out of school curriculum includes Science & Math, Literacy Activities, Food Craft Projects, Social & Emotional Learning, Arts & Crafts, Social Studies, Sports, and CATCH Games.
