Dramatic Play Overview

Description

The science provides opportunities for students to investigate

Purpose

• expression of feelings and emotions
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Suggested Materials

• child-sized furniture replicating household or community environments
• play cooking supplies
• play food (variety including healthy food choices)
• dress up clothes
• theme dependent props
• multiethnic dolls and clothes
• telephone
• mirror
• writing utensils
• paper, clipboards, notepads
• reading materials (magazines, menus, cookbooks, etc.)

Questioning Examples

These guiding questions can be used to assist the teacher, instructional assistant, or parent volunteers in supporting children's development and learning during play.

• How can you sort the (shells, leaves, etc.)?  Why did you choose to sort them that way?
• What do you think (object) is used to investigate?
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Considerations

Please note materials should be rotated throughout the year as students' interests and themes change.  At the beginning of the school year it is important to start with minimal materials to teach proper use and cleanup.  This center should allow for enough space for at least two students to investigate and make discoveries.  The science center should be located in an area of the room that gives students access to a table and floor area.  

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