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  • Sarah Raymond Early Childhood Center
  • Bloomington, IL
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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For Autistic and Developmentally Delayed students pretend play doesn’t come naturally so it needs to be taught in a structured setting. These students often stand and stare at a toy not knowing what to do with it. Step by step instruction on the steps in a pretend play scenario such as scooping and serving ice cream in the kitchen center is needed for the students to know the function of the toys and how to begin pretend play. Pretend play skills foster fine motor, communication and social skills that are areas of focus in my students’ IEP goals. In addition pretend play assists my students in learning problem solving skills along with sequencing of play steps. So many skills can be addressed through play so the ability to participate successfully will be invaluable for my students’ current and future school experience.

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For Autistic and Developmentally Delayed students pretend play doesn’t come naturally so it needs to be taught in a structured setting. These students often stand and stare at a toy not knowing what to do with it. Step by step instruction on the steps in a pretend play scenario such as scooping and serving ice cream in the kitchen center is needed for the students to know the function of the toys and how to begin pretend play. Pretend play skills foster fine motor, communication and social skills that are areas of focus in my students’ IEP goals. In addition pretend play assists my students in learning problem solving skills along with sequencing of play steps. So many skills can be addressed through play so the ability to participate successfully will be invaluable for my students’ current and future school experience.

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