Children maintain the distinction between fantasy and reality while operating withi n the fantasy context. Unless playing alone, children engage others in the pretend game in progress. Childr en...

Children maintain the distinction between fantasy and reality while operating withi n the fantasy context. Unless playing alone, children engage others in the pretend game in progress. Childr en maintain the pretend sequence by creating and continuing an adequate story lin e and by accepting the fantasy proposals of others. (Curran, 1999, p. 49)

Q95

Demo nstrate warmth, acceptance, genuineness, empathy and respect in chil dren’s attempts at humor, pretend, or game play. Relax and enjoy the children. Children play best when they are relaxed and without external pressures.