Bonus Episode 3. The Power of Pretend Play

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Pretend play is important work for young children. In this bonus episode of child Professor Caren Walker explains how, when they explore pretend scenarios, whether fantastic or mundane, children are practising an important skill that we use all the time as adults. They are reasoning about the consequences of an action. A vital part of planning. Presented by: India Rakusen. Producer: Ellie Sans Assistant Producer: Charlotte Evans-Young Executive producer: Alex Hollands Commissioning Exec: Paula McDonnell Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Original music composed and performed by The Big Moon and Eska Mtungwazi Mix and Mastering by Chris Maclean A Goldhawk Production for Radio 4