AAP News Vol. 13 No. 11 November 1997, p. 31
© 1997 American Academy of Pediatrics
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Gloria DeGaetano

You're home with the kids and the TV is on. Your 4-year-old and 2-year-old were singing and dancing along with Shari Lewis a few minutes ago, but now they are intent on a pretend trip to the store, buying Play-Doh cookies and empty milk cartons. They are engrossed in this careful exchange. If you turn off the TV, you know they will scream, even though they seem to be paying little attention — at least for now. Who knows, in their imaginary world, Shari Lewis may be a customer at their store, and the children are getting the cookies she ordered! What's going on? Lots of learning — the preschool way!