Superhero play is a popular subject that continues to intrigue and alarm adults in equal measure. It is important that early years practitioners look beyond the debate, as well as the noise, gestures and action to see the benefits of this type of play.
Superhero play is a form of imaginary play where children use costumes and props or small-world figures to imitate characters or action heroes they admire. Historically, many settings adopted a zero-tolerance approach to this form of play for fear it could get out of control. But in recent years there has been a shift in attitude and practitioners are now either embracing it, accepting it, or at least tolerating it.
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