PROP BOX and DRAMATIC PLAY

THE BEACH Blankets picnic basket beach umbrella Sunglasses beach ball pretend suntan lotion Beach towel buckets and shovels shells Lawn chairs straw hats play picnic foods Beach Boys music swimming caps surfboard Snorkels fins flip flops	FLOWER SHOP Plastic flowers watering can seeds Florist smock flower/garden magazines garden hats Small garden tools potting soil vases Garden gloves ribbon order book and pen Cash register/money phone plastic pots Styrofoam squares baskets	RESTAURANT Tablecloth napkins dishes Tablewear menus (made w/ food pics) order pads/pencils Sign for restaurant aprons hats Cash register trays play food	VETERINARIAN Stuffed animals cotton balls gauze Surgical masks pamphlets on animals plastic gloves Play money needless syringes exam table Empty medicine bottles pet brushes white lab coat Pet carriers magnifying glass stethoscope
FIREFIGHTER Yellow rubber raincoats boots old vacuum hose Phone whistle fire hats stepladder flashlight fire safety posters walkie-talkies gloves baby dolls (to rescue)	PLUMBER Piping – shapes, sizes tools Toolbox measuring devices spigots Plungers hose/nozzles hardware store flyers Old shirt (w/ logo on pocket)	TOURIST/VACTION Suitcases ‘tickets’ sunglasses Maps Hawaiian shirts ‘passports’ ‘travelers checks’/money postcards travel magazines camera	BAKERY Fresh playdough measuring spoons rolling pins Aprons oven mitts cookie sheets Pictures of baked goods chef’s hat muffin tins Cake pans mixing bowls spoons Cake decorators order pads ‘recipes’ Cookie cutters flour shaker cupcake papers
POST OFFICE Envelopes postcards stamps (seals/stickers) Boxes or packages dufflebag junk mail ‘mailbox’ scale mailperson hat stickers paper punch cash register old blue shirt cash register pens, pencils, paper	FISHING Boat (box) Styrofoam packing ‘worms’ net Tackle box sinkers/bobbers fishing hat Pole w/ string, ‘fish’ (w/ magnets) binoculars Fishing magazines camera thermos	CAMPING/FOREST RANGER Canteen flashlight ‘tent’ Knapsack grill fake campfire Sticks w/ marshmallows binoculars small skillet Mosquito-netting nature books food supplies Sleeping bags thermos fishing poles Fly swatter plastic ants small cooler Lawn furniture orange vests paper plates	HOUSE PAINTER Smocks paint brushes paint rollers Buckets of water (‘paint’) rags paint trays Cap old shirts step ladder color sample wheels
ASTRONAUT Helmet ‘airtank’ earphones Globe ‘control panel’ moonboots Flag ‘moonrocks’ walkie-talkies Star decals a ‘rocketship’ ‘food’ in plastic bags	OPTOMITRIST Eye chart pointer glasses (frames) Table mirror white lab coat glass cases Wooden spoon (for covering one eye) pictures of eyes	JEWELRY STORE Old jewelry (check for safety) necklaces, bracelets, rings,etc cash register play money ‘display case’ Jewelry boxes mall mirrors	SHOE STORE Lots of shoes shoe boxes cash register Play money ruler or foot measurer shoestrings Shoe horn sacks pictures of shoes Hook w/ service numbers small chairs full-length mirror Shoe polish (empty) order pad extra shoe laces
DOCTOR/NURSE Paper nurse’s hats surgical masks/booties stethoscope Cotton balls Band aids telephone Scale white aprons or lab coat small flashlight Hot water bottle gauze rubber gloves Dolls/doll beds syringes (w/o needles) empty medicine bottle Hospital ‘gown’ doctor bag x-rays Thermometer RX pad/files old crutches (small)	WEDDING White dresses veil or lace curtain Bride magazines Wedding ‘cake’ rings bow ties Flowers paper to make invites white dress up shoes Suit decorations black clergy ‘robe’ Wedding pictures camera "Just Married" sign	HAIR STYLIST Plastic combs mirrors hairpins Rollers spray bottles barrettes Appointment book plastic capes brushes Hair dryer (w/ cord cut off) magazines play money Curling irons (cord cut off) empty shampoo bottles ribbons Posters of hair styles telephone hair clips Wigs/wig heads towels headbands Note: things used on hair must be sanitized after use by children.	GAS STATION/AUTO MECHANIC Tools/tool box steering wheels play money Work clothes ‘oil’ cans ‘gas’ hose Cash register squeegee/bucket poster with prices Tire gauge car keys funnel (for oil) Rags tire pump auto supply catalogue Gas can (new) used/washed or new auto parts
OFFICE WORKER Desk name plate old forms/files typewriter Briefcase memo pad phones/phone books Paper/pens/pencils calculator stamps Old computer stapler paperclips Junk mail pen holder rolodex	POLICE OFFICER Pad for writing tickets small clipboard police hat Stop signs license plates blue shirt Walkie-talkie badge 911 signs Black belt steering wheel whistle (siren)	GROCERY STORE Play food check out area egg cartons Paper bags cash register play money Sale flyers grocery cart/basket aprons Purses/wallets plastic fruit/vegetables coupons	CARWASH Tricycles buckets water Buckets sponges squeegees Hose car wash signs play money
SCHOOL Chalkboard/chalk notebooks pencils/paper Books backpack lunchbox Chairs teachers ‘desk’ flag	PIZZA PARLOR Discarded pizza boxes play money order pad Phones bakery aprons cash register ‘stove’ play pizza cutter prep area Cardboard circles (pizzas) with felt on one side Felt toppings – green peppers, mushrooms,etc	BANK Play money deposit slips/checks bankbooks Adding machine/calculator teller window cash box Rubber stamps/ink pads paper/pens coin rolls	ICE CREAM PARLOR Ice cream scoops paper ‘cones’ empty ice cream tubs Play money/cash register apron and hat order pads/pencils Wipe-off board ‘menu’ empty whipped cream spray cans

Science Lab*Cider Mill*New Baby*Bear Cave*Farmer*Dancer*Carpenter *Reporter*Music Store*Train Conductor*Pilot *Maid*Magician*Telephone Repairmen*Book Store*Library*Clothing Store *Picnic*Seamstress* Sporting Goods Store*Dentist*Fast Food Drive-thru*Pet Shop* Birthday Party*Travel Agency* Movie Theater*The Zoo*Window Washer*Royalty* Play*The Circus*Rancher*Weatherman*Hat Shop*Photography Studio*Repair Shop*Costume Shop

When I am dressing up or playing in the Dramatic Play Area, I try on various roles to help me process and understand my world. I am developing my social skills and ability to play with others, while using my imagination and being creative.