Just provide for an environment in which imagination can flourish. Offer space, uninterrupted time and props. In the world of pretend play, a large cardboard box can be transformed into a stove, a castle, a car, or a dozen other things. A blanket draped over a few kitchen chairs can easily become a cozy house, a mysterious cave or a tent in the forest. The dining table can be made into a fortress.
Puppets too provide children with an excellent avenue for their pretend play.
A young child can easily handle finger puppets. Sometimes children use imaginative friends as their emotional counterparts. Don t spoil the fun of such imaginary friendship. It is just an outlet for a child s energy. Do not embarrass your child during the pretend play.