This training introduces the importance of dramatic play in children's development and learning. Participants will identify how pretend play and role-playing experiences support language development, social-emotional skills, creativity, and problem-solving. They will also recognize how dramatic play evolves throughout different stages of child development and the role of child care providers in supporting these experiences. Through hands-on activities, participants will explore strategies for encouraging developmentally appropriate dramatic play based on children's ages, abilities, and interests.