Dramatic Play Ideas
DRAMATIC PLAY IDEA – SCHOOL
white board or chalk board
ABC cards
number cards
books
writing supplies
learning manipulatives
dolls to serve as students
DRAMATIC PLAY IDEA – RESTAURANT
tables and chairs
dishes
play food
table clothes
vase and flowers
menus
writing supplies (for taking food orders)
cash register
play money
DRAMATIC PLAY IDEA – HOSPITAL OR VETERINARY CLINIC
lab coat
rubber gloves
stethoscope
play bandages or fabric strips
washcloths
dolls or stuffed animals to be patients
weight scales
boxes and sticky labels for kennels
doctor's medical bag
DRAMATIC PLAY IDEA – CAMPING
maps
bug spray
binoculars
sunscreen
plastic bags
bug catchers
tent
camp fire
camp chairs
s'mores
sleeping bags
cooking utensils
camera
DRAMATIC PLAY IDEA – WINTER THEME
snow (crumbled up white tissue paper)
plastic shovels
mittens
clips
clothesline
snowmen (small boxes wrapped in white construction paper)
mugs
marshmallows (cotton balls)
boots
hats
fire
DRAMATIC PLAY IDEA – HAIR SALON/BARBER SHOP
combs
brushes
hair dryer
curling iron
caps
scissors
magazines
posters (hair styles)
clips
curlers
doll styling head
salon services check list
shampoo/conditioner
hair spray
appointment book
receipts
cash register
money/coins
credit cards
Some toys can be enjoyed through dramatic play without a big set up. Consider the following list of toys:
masks
capes
Halloween costumes
tea set
dolls
stuffed animals
hats
badges
belts
butterfly or fairy wings
play jewelry
writing supplies
books
DRAMATIC PLAY IDEA – BANK
money
coins
credit cards
posters
name tags
withdrawal slips
deposit slips
checks
safe
DRAMATIC PLAY IDEA – FISHING
fishing pole (with magnet)
fish (magnets)
pool/blue tarp
boats (laundry basket/big box)
fishing hat
fishing vest
tackle box
fishing lures
boxes and sticky labels for kennels
DRAMATIC PLAY IDEA – FARM STAND
fruit
vegetables
baskets
cash register
money
posters (prices of fruits/vegetables)
scale
barn
money
pictures of fruit/vegetables
Creator Corner
This is an OPTIONAL corner. Here are some crafts students can do in spare time. This is just for fun. Get your creativity on!
*Add in a spot for the roots!