| 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. W The Water Wizard Kit - balloons (to fill with air or water), bowls, dish mops, clear containers, dish pans, eye droppers, funnels, sea creatures, egg beater, watering can, measuring cups, paint brushes, ping pong balls, pitchers, scoops, sieves, sponges, straws, whisks, baking pans, cups, sifters, pumps cardboard tubes, craft sticks, gelatin molds, plastic tubing, spatulas, sorting trays, spoons, wind-up toys, tongs, sponges, loofas, eye droppers, ladles, slotted spoons, ice cube trays, several different shapes & sizes of plastic containers, drinking straws, bubbles, food coloring, plastic pop bottles, aluminum foil, styrofoam trays, condiment containers, squeeze bottles, soap, boats, turkey baster, measuring spoons, flower petals, spray bottles, funnels, strainer, foam shapes, fishing set, sparkles, food coloring, dolls for bathing Beyond the Box: Use these items for water play outside or inside. Use a sink, bathtub or water table Wet and Wild Water Play - (NEW 2008) small kiddie pool, small blowup pool toys, goggles, swimsuits, beach balls, beach towels, flip flops, lawn chairs, beach umbrella, Wedding: (UPDATED 2008) old wedding dress (found at Salvation Army for $10), mens suit jacket(s), tie(s) or bow ties, high heeled shoes, plastic (fake) flowers, old invitations, old camera, old communion dress, ake boutinieres, garter belt, bracelets/necklaces, white dress shirts, fancy dresses, hats, paper bells to hang, "Just Married" sign, veil or lace curtain, bride magazines , wedding "cake", rings, paper to make invitations, black clergy "robe" , wedding pictures Beyond the Box: full length mirror, table, Western: straw hats, ropes, boots, denim vests, bandanas, cowboy shirts, chaps, saddle, stick horses, "campfire" (use sticks or blocks with orange and red tissue paper), pictures of cowboys on the range, Extended Activity: Put mini shredded wheat into a large clear jar and have the children guess how many "hay bales" there are! The Writer: Markers - Variety of Sizes, Colors and Tips, Pencils - Variety of Sizes and Colors, Pens, Crayons, Dauber Paints, Pencil Sharpener, Rulers, Paper Clips, Pads and Tablets, Assortment of Paper, Stapler, Hole Punch, Scissors - a Variety of Cutting Styles, Stamps and Stickers, Labels, Folders, Envelopes, Masking Tape, Transparent Tape, Posters and Pictures of the Alphabet, Tactile Letters, Stencils, Rubber Stamps and Ink Pads, Chalk Alphabet Displays, Blank Books, Book Jackets Beyond the Box: Extend the prop box into a Dramatic Play Centre by adding a desk, computer, type writer, divided or pigeon holed shelf for organization of materials, chalk board |
| Have You Tried... Design a Prop Box based on the following themes and ideas: Window Washer Wacky Wash day Weather station/weather forecast Weather Man Weird Science Welcome Wild West Winter Wonderland |