| 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 filled with water, blown up balloons, bowls, dish mops, clear plastic containers, dishpans, eyedroppers, funnels, margarine tubs, Squirt bottles, Squirt Creatures, Shovels and Scoops, Whisks, Egg Beater, Water can, Toy Mills, measuring cups, paintbrushes, ping pong balls, pitchers, scoops, sieves, sponges, straws, rotary egg beaters, whisks, baking pans, Cups, Sifters, Pumps cardboard tubes, craft sticks, gelatin molds, plastic tubing, scoops, spatulas, sorting trays, spoons,wind-up toys, tongs, sponges, loofas, eye droppers, ladles, slotted spoons and ice cube trays, several different shapes & sizes of plastic containers, drinking straws, bubbles, food coloring, watering can, plastic pop bottles, aluminum foil, styrofoam trays, condiment containers, squeeze bottles, soap, boats, turkey baster, funnels, measuring spoons, flower petals, spray bottles, funnels, strainer, foam shapes, fishing set, add bubbles, sparkles, or food coloring, dolls for bathing Beyond the Box: Use these items for water play outside or inside in a sink, bathtub or water table Wedding: (UPDATE 2007) full length mirror, table, wedding dress (or old communion dress), fake flowers, fake boutinieres, garter belt, bracelets/necklaces, men's blazers, high heeled shoes, white dress shirts, ties, fancy dresses, hats, cameras, paper bells to hang, "Just Married" sign, veil or lace curtain, bride magazines , wedding "cake", rings, bowties , paper to make invites, white dress-up shoes , black clergy "robe" , wedding pictures 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), and pictures of cowboys on the range, put mini shredded wheat into a large clear jar and have the kids 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 - Theme Related, Rubber Stamps and Ink Pads, Typewriter, Chalk/Chalkboards, Alphabet Displays, Theme Related Blank Books and Book Jackets for children to Author and Illustrate, Beyond the Box: Extend the prop box into a Dramatic Play Centre by adding - a desk, computer, dividided or pigeon holed shelf for organization of materials, |
| 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 |