Provide sufficient space and play materials
Encourage childrenās play without controlling it
Offer a variety of realistic materials as well as materials without clear functions
Ensure that children have many rich, real-world experiences to inspire positive fantasy play
Help children solve social conflicts constructively
Leads to gains in social competence.
Strengthens cognitive capacities:
Sustained attention
Inhibition of impulses
Memory
Logical reasoning
Language and literacy
Imagination, creativity, perspective taking
Imaginary companions enhance pretend play.