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: In mature play, children use "object-substitutes" that may look nothing like the real object—such as using a simple box as a sophisticated spaceship. Eventually, these physical props may become unnecessary as the child uses gestures or words to represent imaginary objects.

: Mature play is linked to improvements in memory, literacy concepts, and mathematical thinking. Play in Adulthood Lean into Playfulness. It's the Mature Thing to Do play matures

: Rather than random actions, mature play involve logical sequences and "high-quality" game scenes that are planned and carried out over a significant duration. The Benefits of Mature Play : In mature play, children use "object-substitutes" that