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Why Dress Up is Good for Your Little One

Almost every adult remembers playing dress up games as a child. Dressing up is not only a fun part of childhood, it is considered by many professionals to be a necessary part of childhood. When a little girl dons her princess dress or a little boy puts on his space helmet, he or she is stretching their imagination and learning valuable social and emotional skills, as well as many other life skills. The best thing about dressing up is that it can be done relatively inexpensively. Local toy stores have all of the costumes from your kid’s favourite books and TV shows, and to supplement this you can use old clothes of your own in addition to common household items.

Dressing up is a great social activity for kids. Many children like to put on little plays or shows for their families, and doing this is an exceptional way to learn about teamwork and sharing. It is a great idea to keep a bin of dress up clothes handy so that whenever your kids want to get together and act out and use their imagination, they have the opportunity. Dressing up is also a great opportunity to teach your kids different vocabulary words. When playing doctor, you can educate your kids on various medical tools and parts of their anatomy. This will help accelerate their learning and make them smarter at a younger age. Whether your little one wants to play soldier or veterinarian, it is a good idea to encourage them and help expand their horizons.