Section 7.1

ROLE PLAY

MAIN ACTIVITY

        1. Get the child to think about characters that the child likes e.g. superheroes etc.
        2. Ask the child to look for clothes that could be used as that character’s costume. 
        3. Once the child has found the clothes, ask the child to role play as this character.   
        4. To ensure that the child is fully engaged in the role play, create the setting that the child can role play within i.e. if they are role playing as a shopkeeper, have pretend money that they can use. 
        5. To ensure a successful role play session, you can role play as another character with your child. 
        6. When role playing, ask the child to change their voice to mimic how that character would speak. 

HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS ACTIVITY MORE CHALLENGING?

        1. Use a variety of different areas that the child can role play in e.g. the park. 
        2. Visit the local library and read a book to the child.  Once you are home, ask the child to re-enact the scenes from the story. 
        3. Use the child’s toys i.e. action figures to role play a story.

HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS ACTIVITY EASIER?

        1. Ask older siblings or family members to join in if the child is feeling shy or reserved. 
        2. Create a mind map with the child to ascertain ideas of the different characters the child would like to role play as.