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%u00a9 Elklan Training Limited 2023 165Elklan. Speech and Language Support for 3-5sS88.2.9 Why is Symbolic Understanding important for the development of Language(Slide 237)%u2022 Remind learners that the development of Symbolic Understanding - that one thing can represent another - prepares the brain for language. Just as the child understands that a Small World cup represents the real thing so he can understand that the word %u2018brush%u2019 is also linked to a brush.%u2022 Also remind learners of the crucial role that play has in preparing the brain for organising and then telling stories and developing narrative skills. This is a crucial point.8.3.0 DEVELOPMENT OF IMAGINATIVE PLAY8.3.1 Introduction(ELB. 92-95, Slide 238)%u2022 Remind learners that Imaginative Play reflects a child%u2019s understanding of his world and enables him to explore his world: events, thoughts and emotions etc in a safe environment.