Playing with dolls may not seem to be an educational
experience, but play is the foundation for learning in young children. These objects provide not only fun, but also
valuable learning experiences.
So, how do dolls make this happen? When children play with dolls or play “house”
they often are doing so with other classmates.
This fosters the learning of vocabulary and language skills. Children learn to communicate through
speaking to other children and often will pick up new words this way. Doll play also allows children to reenact
what they witness in their everyday life-using phrases he/she often hears,
staging household chores and activities they witness adults doing in their real
life. This improves their problem-solving skills and allows children to learn the different roles people play in
the world.
Doll play also serves an emotional need in children. A doll is an image of a human being, often a
child. Because of this, it is a great toy
to develop a positive self-image in children.
Children can relate to the doll since it is so similar to their
own features. This commonality helps
children to display emotions and work through them with the use of the
doll. An upset child may be mean or yell
at a doll. This an excellent way for
children to express their emotions and release tension in a constructive manner.
This beneficial play can be encouraged with the availability
of doll furniture. A doll highchair
invites a child to prepare food and feed their doll, acting out a parental role. Other items such as doll beds and
strollers further encourage this experience and make pretend time even more
exciting. Wood Designs offers a variety
of these items. Check out WoodDesigns.com to see what items you
can add to the “house” in your classroom.
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