Dramatic play is considered one of the best ways for children to learn skills that lead to success in school and in life! Children learn: self-help skills, self-regulation / control, social skills, power/control, face fears and conflict, re-create familiar scenarios, internal/external dialogue, social responsibility, collaboration, cooperation, negotiation, creativity, forward thinking/planning, imagery/symbolism (pre-literacy skills), sensitivity, social awareness, flexibility/role shifting, and the learning goes on and on…