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Den-building: Practice in pictures - Hide away
Nursery World,
27 November 2007
Building dens is a natural and important pastime in children's social and emotional development. Anne O'Connor explores how adults can support this form of play while respecting children's need for privacy
Seb (three years 11 months) and Chelsea (four years two months) have made a den outside. Seb is the 'dad', but Chelsea wants to be the 'little girl' and wonders who will be the 'mum'? Seb suggests that the mum has died and they go inside the den, talking about how they will manage. Chelsea then becomes the dying mum and suggests that the dad should work as a...
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