Pretend Play Suitable for Different Age Groups
Dress-up accessories, including costumes, ornaments, jewelry, and complete dress-up sets, are popular among all children except infants. Craft kits, such as those for jewelry-making, bead-stringing, weaving, and braiding hair, are also considered dress-up accessories. As children’s cognitive abilities develop and their hands become more dexterous, they incorporate dress-up accessories into increasingly complex pretend play. They draw inspiration from various media (primarily TV, videos, computers, and books), as well as from their interactions with family and friends, using these experiences as a foundation for imitation or as a springboard for their imagination.
