QUOTE : Dramatic or pretend play is very important to toddlers. In fact, toddlers often have much better imaginations than older children do, and especially, they have better imaginations than do many adults! The healthy toddler is uninhibited and unselfconscious in his pretend play. Dramatic play serves a variety of functions. It provides a vehicle for trying on or exploring a variety of roles. For example, the toddler often imitates responsibilities observed in her daily life such as cleaning and food preparation. Dramatic play provides a way for children to practice appropriate roles such as nurturing behaviors. The securely attached toddler reenacts her mother’s nurturing behavior through the cuddling and feeding of her dolls. Dramatic play stimulates many aspects of cognitive development, including imagination, problem solving, recall, and understanding cause and effect.