B is using his imagination and creativity, by pretending to eat the toy food and then pushing the baby doll in the shopping cart. They’re taking on familiar roles they may see in their everyday environment.
Encouraging pretend play supported their social-emotional development as they explored caregiving behaviours and daily routines, and makes sense of their world through play.
This type of dramatic play provides valuable opportunities for children to practice real-life scenarios while developing empathy and independence.