Benefits of role-play Open-ended role-play builds confidence, empowering your child to create and lead their own stories. Role-play lets children dive into new worlds, explore ideas, and create endless stories — all from their own minds! Through pretend play, children learn to express themselves, listen to others, and build strong language skills. Taking on new roles helps children feel capable and brave, boosting self-esteem in a safe, fun way. Playing together teaches sharing, teamwork, and empathy — all essential life skills for connecting with others. Every role-play scenario is a chance to think critically, make decisions, and find creative solutions. By stepping into different roles, children begin to understand how others feel — nurturing kindness and emotional awareness.