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.

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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, 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
small kiddie pool, small blowup pool toys, goggles, swimsuits, beach balls, beach towels, flip flops, lawn
chairs, beach umbrella,

Wedding
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, 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, 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!


Winter
snowmen, small sled, winter themed magnets, tin boxes (old hot chocolate containers), winter themed
fabric, table cloth and/or place mats, snowflakes, paper or felt icicles, mittens, window stick-on
snowflakes, arctic animals, winter themed books & magazines, boots, winter clothing, tree boughs
(cedar, pine, dogwood), fur, fleece, mini hockey sticks, lanterns, ice cube trays, zippers, snaps and
buttons, twinkle lights, tin foil,


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
All the DAZE Productions
Endless ideas for "all the daze" you spend with children.
Prop Boxes
c. Marcia Arpin
www.alltheDAZE.com
established July, 1, 2002
Happy DAZE!
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Window
Washer

Wacky

Wash day

Weather
station/weather
forecast

Weather Man

Weird Science

Welcome

Wild West

Winter
Wonderland