🎠The Benefits of Role-Play for Children - With Child Psychologist Dr Sanchita Chowdhury
In this video, explore how role-play supports children’s social, emotional and cognitive development. Through imaginative play, children practise communication, perspective-taking and problem-solving — building empathy and confidence as they experiment with different roles and real-life scenarios in a safe, supported way.
Role-play also strengthens language skills, emotional regulation and creativity. Whether acting out everyday experiences, exploring big feelings or stepping into a character’s shoes, children learn to make sense of their world through play. For parents and educators, joining in with curiosity and openness can deepen connection and extend learning opportunities.
Discover insights from Dr Sanchita Chowdhury, a Specialist Educational and with extensive experience working in schools and with families across special educational needs, mental health and parenting. Dr Chowdhury is professionally registered and aligned with leading psychological bodies and delivers expert training on emotional wellbeing for staff supporting children in specialist provisions. She also provides bespoke workshops and webinars for parents and carers through Working Families initiatives.
Dr Chowdhury is the co-author of Supporting the Emotional Well-being of Children & Young People with Learning Disabilities: A Whole School Approach (Routledge, 2020), contributing evidence-based guidance to support emotionally inclusive environments. Alongside her clinical and academic work, she shares practical insights for families, including tips on travelling with young children.
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