The Art of Play Posted on 27 November 2017 by Jenny Mayer - Guest Blogger in General During pretend play, young children learn from imagining and doing. They use an object to represent something else while giving it action and motion. However, this is more complicated than it may seem. The process of pretending builds skills in many essential developmental areas. Check out the below infographic to learn the different types of pretend play and their benefits. The Art of Play by Wooden Toy Shop.Check these 12 pantos to visit in Kent this Christmas.