Mission Statement
Our mission is twofold: First, to raise awareness about the far reaching effects of dramatic play in developing young minds. We believe the creativity and other skills that develop during … Continue reading
Hear from Child Experts Across Society Discuss the Value of Dramatic Play
Here is a Compiled List of Themes for Dramatic Play
Cardboard Restaurant Idea Create a cardboard restaurant for dramatic play. You will need: large cardboard boxes to cut out props of different sizes and shapes, such as a kitchen with … Continue reading
“I Can” By Peter and Katie Stewart
I can use my imagination To set a fantasy free I can perform and be someone else The inspiration comes from me! There are places … Continue reading
Budget- friendly ideas
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to foster quality dramatic play. We can use our imagination, and help the children use theirs to come up with ideas … Continue reading
Anecdotes from our day… Share your funny, inspiring, or “aha” moments you’ve experienced with the children in dramatic play.
Two sisters were wearing pretty dresses from the dramatic play area. One was holding an open book, and the other was singing and swaying. This was a “story line” … Continue reading
How Play Helps in Development
There has been lot of research which shows that play is the primary way for children to learn about themselves and around the world. It is how children naturally learn. Preschooler’s … Continue reading
Four Types of Play
Types of play As Children play, they gather information through trial and error, cause and effect, Dr. Sara Smilansky, author of Clay in the Classroom: Helping Children Develop … Continue reading
Top Themes for Dramatic Play in Kids
Hello everyone! What are the top themes of dramatic play you have observed while working with or teaching kids? Did you choose one of these themes for an in-depth study … Continue reading
When Uncomfortable Scenarios Come up in Dramatic Play…
What do you say to a child who is acting out sexual behavior in the classroom? How about a child who is pretending to use drugs? And a child who … Continue reading
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