CSP4801
Assignment 6 2024
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Due Date: October 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1.
10 Points on How Symbolic Play Impacts Children's Later Development
1. Development of Imagination and Creativity (Ages 2-5)
Symbolic play, where children use objects to represent other things, encourages imagination and
creativity. For example, when a child uses a stick as a magic wand, they are engaging in
imaginative thinking. This creativity fosters problem-solving skills in later years, allowing children
to approach tasks from multiple perspectives.
2. Enhancing Cognitive Skills (Ages 3-5)
Symbolic play helps children develop cognitive abilities such as abstract thinking. For instance,
using a cardboard box as a car shows the ability to understand symbolism, which is essential for
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future academic skills like reading and math, where symbols (letters, numbers) represent of use
objects
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