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symbolic play

symbolic play Symbolic play is play in which a child uses things, actions, or roles to stand for other objects, events, or people.

Symbolic play is play in which a child uses things, actions, or roles to stand for other objects, events, or people. It reflects developing representational thinking, including understanding that a symbol can have a meaning that is different from the symbol itself, and it is an important part of early development.