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Pretend play… Dramatic play… Dress up… whatever name you want to call it, is so important in nurturing the creativity of children and in helping them to explore the world around them. There are so many important ways that pretend play helps kids and even more ways that this type of play can be encourage in children. Here are 25 super fun ways I’ve found to inspire pretend play at home and in the classroom.
Create a pretend play Doc McStuffins clinic for your little fixit fan.
Keep the Doc McStuffins play going this felt stethoscope tutorial.
Or arrange a doctor’s office/hospital area using these great ideas.
Add some realism to a pretend tea party with diy tea party accessories.
Set up an indoor campsite like Rainbows Within Reach did.
Let the pretend lunches begin with a sandwich shop play center.
Create pretend play makeup with this tutorial.
Start building the fun with these construction pretend play props.
Give your little builder a printable work order they can build their play on.
Set your sights on fun with this pretend optician’s office.
Open a classroom shoe store in the dramatic play corner.
Set up a pretend ice cream shop using this easy tutorial.
Let your little teacher do their own lessons in a pretend play school setup.
Ignore the calendar using this pretend play birthday party idea.
A grocery store play center is a great way to talk about healthy eating.
Add a taste of Italy to pretend play with this homemade felt pizza.
Pop up some fun with a pretend play popcorn stand.
Let your kids catch their own fun with this pretend play fishing idea.
Create a pretend coffee shop that offers all the fun and none of the caffeine.
Make a corner beautiful with a pretend play flower shop.
Kids can practice their literacy skills with a classroom Post Office.
Get your Post Office ready by creating this mailbox and letters.
Have some water fun washing baby dolls.
What are some of your favorite ways to encourage or support pretend play with your children?
