| Prop Boxes |
| Include the following collections of objects and materials for children to create, discover, and use for imaginary play. Store collections in boxes or baskets to be accessible at any time (indoors or outdoors) for children to enhance their dramatic play. S/T For the Sand Box - kitchen utencils, wheeled vehicles, ramps, large and small blocks, cookie cutters, rolling pin, pails, shovels, various sized plastic containers, measuring cups, scoop, Sand Molds, garden tools, The "Sandwich Making" Gadget Collection - Next time you make a tuna or a ham & cheese sandwich, pull out this collection and ask your child for help. Before long you will have learned new ways to use: a can opener, ice cream scoop, pizza cutter, cheese grater, salad spinner, or pepper grinder. School House paper , books, backpack, lunchbox , flag, chalkboard, chalk, pointer, notebooks, pencils, text books, eraser, alphabet book or letter cut-outs/cards, calculator, report cards, write and wipe calendar, hand bell, whistle, clock, name plate, stickers, crayons, stapler, self inking stamps, teacher's desk or table, paper, crayons, stapler, text books, self-inking stamps, flag, small easel with some charts, ABC and number charts, calendar Beyond the Box - desk(s), chair(s), small table, Bulletin Board, Senses - Explore the realm of the Senses. Offer unique materials and activities to encourage children to put their senses to the test. texture blocks, sound boxes, magnifine glasses, musical instruments, natural items (furs, pine cones, rocks, shells,) stuffed animals, games, books, texture dominos, puzzles, Shapes - Spice up your usual routine with our unique seletion of materials and creative activities. puzzles, fun foam shapes, wooden blockes, celophane shapes, books, games, SHOE STORE - cash register , play money, ruler or foot measurer, shoe strings , shoe horn, sacks, pictures of shoes , hook w/service numbers,shoe polish (empty), lots of Shoes (in shoe boxes if possible), Paper bags, Pencil, order pad and Sales slips, little tools, little nails, shoe brushes, aprons, chairs, shoe laces with shoe for lacing and tying, receipt book, old sewing machine, saddle soap, pencils, Beyond the Box: shelves, small chairs, full length mirror, work bench Extended Ideas: Book to read ahead of time to the children: The Elves and the Shoemaker Simple Machines - gears, levers (example: nutcracker, stapler, bottle opener, scissors...), pulleys, wheels, wedges That's About the Size of it Books about Measurement, Tape Measures, Rocker Balance Scale,Thermometer, Paper Ruler, Measuring Spoons, Measuring Cups, Measuring Containers, Measuring Cube with Lid, Colored Plastic Chips, Plastic Beads, 500 Gram Unit Cubes, Wooden Balls, Assorted Spools, Hexagram Weights, Styrofoam Balls, magnet Balls, Plastic Rulers, Container of pebbles, Diet Scale, Container of colored gems, container of measurement links, Volume Pyramid, Cube, Sphere, Inchworm Cards and stands, Measurement Rope Sports Pack - photographs of sports equipment, photo collage of favorite athletes, lots of sports gear for dress up (example: wearing a football helmet, a basketball, baseball or soccer uniform or jerseys, baseball caps), a soccer net, soccer ball, football, medals, award ribbons, trophies , stickers, sports trading cards , sports magazines , different sports balls and equipment, cleats, sports posters, sports (water) bottles, sport related toys Collect items in a wire basket or gym bag. Static Pack - styrofoam, combs, balloons, plastic bags, rabbit fur, silk, wool, cellophane, dryer sheets, paper, saran wrap, pepper, plastic spoons, sand, sawdust, confetti TOY STORE - Shelves to line up toys on Assorted toys, Cash register Play money, Sales receipts, Paper bags Three Billy Goats Gruff: blue sheet for water, wood or blocks to make bridge, troll mask, three headband with horns, castanets, can lids and drums for sound of goats crossing the bridge, the storybook Teddy Bear Picnic: blanket (to amke cave), picnic blanket, flashlight, picnic basket, dishes, food, teddy bears, napkins, books, teddy bear counters to use in sorting and classifying games, pictures, teddy bear shaped cookie cutters, costumes, teddy bear stickers Theatre: booklet (blank--for children to draw or write about experiences in centre), books (fair and equitable), paper, drawing and writing tools (for posters, etc.), props, puppet theatre (an old television cabinet works well), puppets representing animals, people from various cultures and both genders, storybook characters, etc. (fair and equitable) Travel Pack: suitcases, "tickets", sunglasses, maps, Hawaiian shirts, "passports" , travelers checks/money, postcards, travel magazines , camera, suitcase/luggage, holiday clothes, grooming items, pajamas, sunglasses, car keys, magazine pictures of places you want to go, travel books/brochures and posters, travel tickets, maps, globe, travel brouchures from local travel agent, booklet (blank--for children to draw or write about experiences in centre), business cards, cash register and play money, chairs (small), computer, hardware and software, desk and chairs, paper, drawing and writing tools (for receipts, hotel vouchers, etc.) table (low), telephone and telephone directory Transportation(airport/train/bus): activity guide, small chairs, hats , tickets, a hole punch, rubber stamps, ink pads, table, old suitcases (small), and pictures of airplanes, buses, and trains, conductor's hat and vest, dress up clothes for traveller's, train whistle, books, posters, lacing shapes, picture cards, sponge shapes, assorted land/air/water vehicles, vehicle cookie cutters, vehicle counters, little people, TOOL SHOP activity guide, toy plastic tools (hammers, saws, screwdrivers, etc.),Plastic work hats, real pieces of wood (sanded smooth with holes drilled in for screws), Workbench Real large bolts (if age appropriate) Real levels or squares (these are often made of plastic and safe for young children), puzzles, children's books, tool belts, goggles, screwdriver set, tape measure, nails, nuts and bolts set, moving gears set, write & wipe board, |
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