Tag Archives: dramatic play

Green Vegetables

Posted on February 24, 2013 by admin

Green vegetables for toddlers and preschoolers seems to be a topic on every adult’s mind at some time.   Parents and child care providers can experience the “joys” of picky eaters. Toddlers can be picky eaters. Developmentally, toddlers may poke … Continue reading →

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Creativity With Blocks

Posted on January 7, 2013 by admin

Creativity needs to be cultivated. We look for times to foster creativity. One such time to foster children’s creativity is during block play.   While children play with blocks, here are some ideas to foster creativity: 1. Encourage children to … Continue reading →

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Caps for Sale

Posted on November 10, 2012 by admin

I love introducing this book to children. “Caps For Sale”  A tale of a peddler, some monkeys and their monkey business author: Esphry Slobodkina illustrator: Esphry Slobodkina   The peddlers sells caps. He walks through the town with the caps … Continue reading →

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The Dramatic Play Table

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

Today I am thinking about the table in the dramatic play area. It comes in different shapes and sometimes heights for toddlers and preschoolers. The dramatic play area is usually set up like a home with the props representing kitchen … Continue reading →

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Sheets, Blankets, and Pillows

Posted on September 24, 2012 by admin

Pretend play is so natural to children when they have a sheet, a blanket, and pillows. Their faces light up as they create a fort, a house, a cave, a tent – the possibilities are endless! Using sheets, blankets, and … Continue reading →

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Hanky Babies

Posted on September 4, 2012 by admin

I remember my grandmother and my mother making these little babies for me to play with. They are so simple but capture a child’s imagination. I saw a mom make one for her youngest daughter a few weeks ago and … Continue reading →

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Environmental Print

Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin

Stop! Don’t get rid of those empty boxes yet. Instead use them to help a child develop an increased awareness of print in their classroom, their home and their world. “Environmental print” is usually the first type of print that … Continue reading →

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Manners

Posted on June 25, 2012 by admin

Everything you need for this fun manners game is at your fingertips – don’t rush to the store! Children will recognize when to use a fork, spoon, or their fingers when eating. Each child takes a spoon and fork with … Continue reading →

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