Pretend play refers to the act of children pretending to be different people, animals, or objects. It can also occur when adults pretend to be other people, animals, or objects. There are many benefits of playing with pretend objects. 

For one, it exercises imagination and creativity - which is good for cognitive development. You can use it as a form of rehearsal for future roles that you might want them to take on in life like an office worker or fashion designer, giving them real-life experience before they have faced these situations for real.

Pretend play is fun. You can pretend to be a doctor or a lawyer. Pretending is good for kids because they learn how to do new things. For example, learning what it's like to be on the other side of the table during negotiations.

It is good for adults too because they learn how to relax and be kid-like. Therefore, playing with pretend objects can be a little fun that will refresh your mind and body.

Let us look at some benefits of experimenting with pretend playsets. You'll exercise your imagination. The great thing about pretending is you get to make your own rules. You can blend two or more pretend objects together and create a new one entirely. 

For example, if you want to be a fashion designer, you can pick out an artist's paintbrush for the hair and use a pencil as the broach.

No matter how old you are, pretending never gets boring. It is always exciting to try out a new role or character. Pretending to be someone else can also help you understand them better. And if you're feeling stuck creatively, pretending can jump-start your imagination again.

Pretend play sets helps improve social skills. When playing with others, kids learn how to take turns and share. Pretending helps children with their empathy and language skills as well.

It encourages curiosity. Pretending helps children learn about the world around them by asking questions like "Why?" or "How?" For example, if your child is pretending to be a medical doctor, they'll probably ask you questions like "How are babies made?" or "Why does my stomach hurt?"

Pretending builds self-confidence. If your child is playing a role they admire, say the president, it can make them feel good about themselves. Kids might even pretend to be someone older than they are because it makes them feel important. It is also a way of problem-solving because kids are figuring out how to be in this new role.

Pretending will help your child develop motor skills. When you pretend to cook, write on the whiteboard or drive a car, you're actually practicing fine motor movements in their hands. As they play, they'll get better at these skills.

It teaches children about cause and effect. For example, if you're pretending to be a chef and you make a pizza, the kids will learn that the oven makes things hot and the cheese goes on top.

Pretending helps with emotional expression. If your child is feeling sad, angry or happy about something, pretending gives them an outlet for that emotion. Pretending also helps children deal with frustrated feelings because it's all in their imagination.

Playing with pretend sets encourage creativity and problem-solving skills. For example, if there are no other kids to play with, they might have to come up with their own games. That's creativity.