Early childhood is a time of crucial cognitive growth, including the ability to engage in pretend play, produce and ...

The stage from 18-24 months to 7 years Piaget called preoperational, where children can think about things in symbolic terms. They can pretend, verbalize, and understand past and future.

Being able to represent objects in their mind is another key part of the preoperational stage and, as a result, you might see them taking part in pretend play. Image caption, According to Piaget ...

Jean Piaget's ideas about child development continue to influence pedagogical practices around the world. His pioneering work revolutionized our understanding of how children learn and think.