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Pretend Play

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4 types of pretend play—and why they matter

They way your child plays make-believe changes as they grow. At each stage, pretend play offers cognitive and social-emotional benefits.

13 - 15 Months 16 - 18 Months

The benefits of playing pretend with your toddler

Pretend play lets your toddler learn by trying new roles. Discover why pretending along with them matters and tips for playtime.

13 - 15 Months 16 - 18 Months

Why early pretend play matters—and how to encourage it

Now that your child is a toddler, they may start to experiment with pretend play. Learn three ways to support them.

40 - 42 Months

Welcome to The Storyteller Play Kit for months 40-42

Inside our Storyteller Play Kit, you’ll find a Puppet Theater and Puppet Set designed to help spark your child’s imagination and bring their storytelling to life.

Child playing with a Cotton Doll with The Play Gym behind her

11 - 12 Months

Meet our Organic Cotton Baby Doll, a timeless doll for everyone

The Organic Cotton Baby Doll comes in three skin tones and is gender-neutral. Read more about our Baby Doll for everyone.

Toddler looking at the Lovevery Flashlight

12 - 48 Months

6 outdoor activities you can bring inside when the weather turns

We’ve collected 6 classic outdoor activity you can bring inside to enhance sensory development and gross and fine motor skills—even when the weather’s bad.

Jess in front of the Montessori Academy with Bea

34 - 36 Months

RIE, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, & more—making sense of the methods, by Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph

We compiled this guide to different early childhood philosophies to help you make informed decisions about childcare.

Toddler playing with the Pinkies Up Picnic Set by Lovevery

34 - 36 Months

6 ideas for dramatic play

As children approach age 3, they engage more in symbolic play: using objects to stand in for others. Here are 6 ideas for dramatic play with your two-year-old.

Toddler sitting in a cardboard box reading on a blanket

34 - 36 Months

This everyday item is a powerhouse for pretend play

Cardboard is inexpensive, plentiful, and just right for a two-year-old getting into new kinds of pretend play. Here are 4 cardboard activities for your two-year-old.

18 - 48 Months+

Pretend play: outdoor picnics

Pretend play is a great way for your child to apply their current skills and use them for different purposes.

Toddler in a car seat pointing out the car window

34 - 36 Months

Are we there yet? 10 no-materials games for car rides

Traveling with children can be challenging. Here are some ideas for the car that require no materials or tech and can be played by both driver and passengers.