By Jill Kelsey “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” –Henry David Thoreau Your child’s development is in your hands. Providing experiences and quality learning tools is crucial to development. This includes tapping into and nurturing your child’s imagination. The interest in learning – in part – comes from an active imagination. How can you encourage your child to be imaginative? A child begins to engage in pretend/imaginative play somewhere around 18-24 months of