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%u00a9 Elklan Training Limited 2023 163Elklan. Speech and Language Support for 3-5sS8(Slide 233)%u2022 The other benefits of Large Doll Play is:o The play tends to be highly repetitive %u2018Teddy%u2019s brush%u2019, %u2018Brushing Teddy%u2019s hair%u2019.o The play mirrors the child%u2019s early experiences - the world he knows.%u2022 If the supporting adult maps the language onto what the child is doing, the child will hear the same words over and over again and will link the word to the object, person, action or situation.8.2.6 How to support a child who is reluctant to engage in Large Doll play(ELB. 90, Slide 234)%u2022 Involve a doll/Ted in everyday situations and provide appropriate matching objects so, for example, the child can feed Ted as they are being fed, the child can wash Ted%u2019s face when his face is washed etc.%u2022 If necessary, show the child how to relate the objects to Ted.%u2022 Again, provide these opportunities at other times e.g. encouraging play in the home corner.%u2022 Encourage boys to engage in this type of play as much as girls.%u2022 Refer learners to ELB. pages 90-91.