Symbolic play allows children to construct meaning in their daily lives through their activities and experiences. They begin to understand the world by using their imagination to put into practice some of the connections they make from their observations. By participating in symbolic play, children will learn to carry out certain tasks on their own. For example, in the restaurant example mentioned above, children who participate in this activity by pretending to be a customer in a restaurant will help them practice ordering the food they would normally eat, and then ultimately help them overcome the fear of talking to the customer. waiter or waitress. Once this happens, the child will be more likely to order his own food when going to restaurants, which will make him feel more independent and self-sufficient. Indeed, the third stage of Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development, initiative versus guilt, “Children who successfully accomplish the developmental tasks of this stage will emerge confident and competent. They will believe they can plan and complete a task independently” (Page 68, Chapter 3- Erik Erikson). As a future teacher, it will be crucial that you allow children to learn on their own and if they make a mistake, that's okay. Research shows that children are likely to feel less competent and take fewer risks in learning when they are constantly reprimanded for their actions. Of course, I can't just watch two kids fight, but I can help them overcome the situation in a way that will be a learning experience for both of them. So, essentially, what I'm saying is that it's crucial that as a teacher you remember that every moment can be a learning moment, no matter if symbolic play is involved or