Several children engage in symbolic play. Abigail and Adrian set up a store and play "shopping," with Abigail as the customer and Adrian as the shopkeeper. Beatrice and Bennie build an extensive structure with Lincoln logs, Legos, and blocks. Carlos and Christina play a game of Junior Scrabble. Which pair is experiencing dramatic play?

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Dramatic play involves children adopting roles and acting out scenes from life or imagination, like Abigail and Adrian playing "shopping" with roles of customer and shopkeeper. Beatrice and Bennie's activity is constructive play, and Carlos and Christina are engaging in a structured game, not dramatic play.

Several Children Engage in Symbolic Play