Dramatic/Make-believe Activity Boxes
Dramatic/Make-believe play items should be
changed frequently to keep children interested. One way to organize items
is through the use of activity boxes. Use one activity box at a time with
children and rotate the boxes frequently.
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Painting Include paintbrushes of different sizes,
empty paint containers (these containers should be free of lead-based
paint and other harmful residues), and overalls.
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Doctor's Office Include a doctors' kit (check for
small pieces that could be easily swallowed), empty band-aid boxes, magazines,
and a new roll of toilet paper to use as bandages.
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Birthday Party Include different colors of play-dough
for making cakes, candles, and plastic flowers to use as cake decorations.
Gather party invitations, napkins, and gift wrapping materials (pre-cut
wrapping paper, bows, tape, and an assortment of boxes for wrapping).
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