Small Stories, Big Skills
If you have watched your child “cook dinner” in a toy kitchen or “teach” stuffed animals, you’ve seen pretend play in action. It might look cute, but make no mistake: pretend play is serious work.
When your child pretends to be a doctor, a shopkeeper, or even a parent, they’re stepping into someone else’s shoes. A child who pretends to be someone else learns to see different points of view. This simple act of role-playing builds the foundation of empathy.
Children learn to negotiate roles, solve conflicts, and expand vocabulary in ways other types of play never could. When playrooms invite this kind of storytelling, language and social fluency skyrocket.
A well-designed playroom makes pretend play effortless. It's not a pastime.
It’s preparation.
The projects featured here are from various playrooms across the country - from Maine to Massachusetts, Connecticut to California, and everywhere in between.
With a team grounded in education, design, and child-focused research, Greenwich Play brings a unique, multidisciplinary approach to spaces. Ready to set the stage for purposeful play? Link in bio to get started.
