Published in 1962, Play, Dreams and Imitation in Childhood is Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget's seminal work on the role of games, imitative play, and dreams at each stage of children's cognitive development.

Understanding the different stages of your child's cognitive development is crucial for providing a stimulating environment for learning.

The Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget is considered one of the most influential thinkers within the field of developmental psychology.

Piaget's theory shaped our approach to pedagogy, and many of his methods are still used in school curricula today.

While some of Piaget's hypotheses are no longer considered relevant, he was a pioneer in adopting an individualized, learner-centered approach to children's education.

Published in 1962, Play, Dreams and Imitation in Childhood, Piaget covers some of the main ideas of his theory, including an exploration of the different stages of cognitive development and the main mechanisms of learning, acquiring language, and motor skills.