Let's go for a walk together! What do you think we will see? A tree . . . or a two-headed dragon? A tall, leafy branch . . . or a giant's fan? A weirdly shaped trunk . . . or a horse out for a midday snack? When we use our imagination, there's no telling what we might find!

Look around you-what do you see when you go outside for a walk?

Imaginative play is crucial to every child's development. When their desire to use their imagination is met, it validates their learning and increases their self-esteem. Luckily, imaginative play doesn't need to be difficult. It can be as simple as going for a walk-or reading this book!