Dramatic Play Resources

IMPORTANCE OF DRAMATIC PLAY WORK STATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

• Helps curb aggressiveness and allows children to self monitor
•  Develops critical thinking skills by allowing them to problem solve
•  Builds vocabulary and language skills
•  From Fountas and Pinnell –“Language and play are the child’s major tools for learning everything about the world.  Language and play are also the most important tools for early literacy learning.”
• “The foundation for reading and writing is built throughout early childhood through play, language, and literacy experiences.”

• Learn new concepts
• “Children are curious about literacy and will naturally engage with reading, writing and math in a playful way if it is presented not as hard work but as an interesting part of their physical and social world.  Enjoyable real-life experiences are part of high-quality pk classrooms.  For those children who have not had many opportunities with language or print in the home, pk classrooms can level the playing field by creating those opportunities in school.”

Here are some dramatic play resources that the kids love!

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Transport your students into the TV Studio with this engaging Dramatic Play Center. Your students will love acting out the parts of the newsroom, TV camera, reading cue cards and so much more. Dramatic play is not just about play! Authentic reading and writing are a part of this TV Newsroom / TV Studio dramatic play center activities set. Begin by introducing your students to the TV station, the newsroom and commercials with this included Read Aloud Book. Yours students will begin learning new vocabulary that they practice using naturally through this dramatic play center. Your students will also love incorporating their new knowledge and vocabulary through themed writing too! This resource includes forms and printables for The TV Studio / TV Newsroom dramatic play center, ideas for additional props to include in your dramatic play center, and an introductory read aloud book to help give your students background knowledge about the TV station and newsroom. Please make sure to view the Preview file for a detailed view of everything included in this fun and engaging dramatic play unit.

This TV Studio / Newsroom Dramatic Play Unit includes:

• A Read-Aloud ~ that introduces the children to the specific vocabulary for the unit

• Name Badges ~ for the people that work at the TV station

• Various Forms related to the theme (great writing opportunities)

• Thematic Word Cards (perfect for vocabulary building)

• Cue Cards (great early reading opportunities)

• Weather Maps (great science connection)

• Suggestions For Additional Props

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Authentic reading and writing are a part of this dramatic play set. Children have a meaningful purpose to use print. Children should be encouraged to use the vocabulary of the theme as they interact with the props and each other.

This packet includes forms and printables for The Grocery Store at the dramatic play center.

This Grocery Store theme contains:

• A Read-Aloud ~ for reading aloud, that introduces the children to the specific vocabulary for the unit

• Name Badges ~ for the people at the Grocery Store

• Shopping Lists

• Thematic Word Cards

• Open and Closed Signs• Specials of the Week Sign

• Suggestions for Additional Props

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This packet includes forms and printables for The Restaurant at the dramatic play center.

Authentic reading and writing are a part of this dramatic play set. Children have a meaningful purpose to use print. The dramatic play center is also an area in the room where conversation is a must! Children should be encouraged to use the vocabulary of the theme as they interact with the props and each other.

This theme contains:

• A Read-Aloud ~ for reading aloud, that introduces the children to the specific vocabulary for the unit

• Name Badges ~ for the people that work at the airport

• Various Forms ~ for the children to write on such as order forms, customer’s bill, etc.

• Thematic Word Cards

• Suggestions For Anchor Charts ~ to make with your children during shared writing.

• Suggestions For Additional Props

We have also included one-page containing “credit cards” and “checks”. These items can be used in all 4 themes.

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This Pet Store theme contains:

• A Read-Aloud - introduces the children to the specific vocabulary for the unit

• Name Badges ~ for the people that work at the pet shop

• Various Forms ~ for the children to write on such as pet information, customer’s bill, etc.

• Thematic Word Cards

• Suggestions for Anchor Charts ~ to make with your children during shared writing.

• Suggestions For Additional Props

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Do you have a hard time finding authentic reading and writing activities for the dramatic play center? Children have a meaningful purpose to use print with this resource as they read and write at the center. Children should be encouraged to use the vocabulary of the theme as they interact with the props and each other.

This packet includes forms and printables for The Vet at the dramatic play center as well as, thematic vocabulary cards.

This theme contains:

• A Read-Aloud ~ for reading aloud, that introduces the children to the specific vocabulary for the unit

• Name Badges ~ for the people that work at the Vet's office

• Various Forms ~ for the children to read and write on, such as pet information, prescription pad, appointment calendar, customer’s bill, etc.

• Thematic Word Cards

• Suggestions For Anchor Charts ~ to make with your children during shared writing.

• Suggestions For Additional Props

Save money with the BUNDLE!!!!

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Dramatic play is a wonderful way to learn and meet learning objectives. In this Dramatic Play BUNDLE you will receive 5 dramatic play units and centers. Through each dramatic play experience, students will learn vocabulary, have opportunities for reading (print and environmental), writing, oral language and more. Dramatic play is a creative and unique learning opportunity. This bundle will take your students off to the worlds of the Veterinary Office, the Grocery Store or Supermarket, the Restaurant, the Pet Store and the TV Station.

The dramatic play center is also an area in the room where conversation is a must! Children should be encouraged to use the vocabulary of the theme as they interact with the props and each other.

This packet includes forms and printables for the themes at the dramatic play center:

Each theme contains:

• A Read-Aloud ~ for reading aloud, that introduces the children to the specific vocabulary for the unit

• Name Badges ~ for the people that work at the various places (4 to a page)

• Various Forms ~ for the children to write on such as pet information, prescription pad, appointment calendar, order form, customer’s bill, etc.

• Thematic Word Cards

• Suggestions For Anchor Charts ~ to make with your children during shared writing.

• Suggestions For Additional Props