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Prop Box Magic Prop boxes are a way of setting the stage for Meaningful, purposeful play through exploring different experiences.
Prop boxes will give children a variety of experiences in language, literacy, math and science, art, social and emotional
play. Children spend long hours in early childhood programs. Prop boxes are a way to help assure that the classroom environments are a living learning environment.
Young children’s understanding and learning happens as they explore and investigate new roles, prop boxes are
a great way for children to do that. Prop boxes need to compliment themes and be rotated as the themes change.
How to prepare a Prop Box · Find alike size boxes. (office
storage boxes or plastic tubes) · Search attics, basements, thrift stores, garage sales, friends, family and the children’s
parents are all great places to find your prop box theme related materials. · Use real items when possible. Real items are always
better than toys. ·
Include literacy materials
in every prop box. (Menus, books, maps, blueprints, writing pads, order pads, writing utensils, key boards,
old type writers, are just some examples.) Children need to have many opportunities to incorporate reading
and writing in their play. ·
Include numeracy materials
in every prop box. (Calculators, registers, play money, pricing, rulers, tape measures, scales are just
some examples.) ·
Have children help with
ideas and items. Encourage the children to make items for the prop boxes. · Ask local business for donations of items that will
help the learning of children. Local businesses are always willing to help when it comes to children’s
education. ·
Include activity binders ·
Always remember to design
your prop boxes to include all areas of the classroom environment. Remember when preparing a
child’s environment it will lead way to powerful, meaningful play. A prepared environment is also
a powerful influence on children’s behavior. When children are at play they need to have at least 30 minutes of uninterrupted amount of time for play.
This will give children enough time to get into meaningful play that will spark children’s imagination and promote
role play. Wonderful prop boxes will enable children to acquire information and learning concepts
through meaningful hands on activities.
Prop Box
Magic Theme related ideas
for your next prop box Astronaut
BoxHelmets (buckets or milk jugs w/ cut
out), Space Ship (Large Box), Backpacks, Flag, Soda Containers (for oxygen tanks), Galaxy Photos, Drier
Hose, Walk on Moon (white sheets filled with foam blocks), Pictures of Astronauts, Styrofoam balls (for planets), Glow in
the dark stars Barber/Beauty
Shop BoxCombs, Brushes, Hair Clips, Hair
Clippers, Mirror, Shower Cap, Empty Beauty Product Bottles, Hair Drier, Curling Iron, Curlers, Scarves, Makeup Brushes, Empty
Makeup Containers, Cape, Barrettes, Ponytail Fasteners, Phone, Hair Books, and Appointment BookRemember when using old items with cords you need to cut them off for safety.
Bakery Shop BoxBakers Hat, Apron, Rolling Pin, Muffin Tins, Bread Pans, Cookie Sheets,
Cake Pans, Measuring Cups and Spoons, Cook Books, Recipe Cards, Mixing Bowls (Stacking bowls for different sizes), Wooden
Mixing Spoons, Bakery Menus, Note Pads, Play Money and Register Baby BoxSmall
blankets, Dolls, Baby Rattles, Baby Brushes, Baby Bottles, Diapers, Pacifiers, Burp Cloth, Baby bath tub, Wash clothes, and
Baby towel Bank Prop BoxPlay Money, Play Checks, Deposit/Withdrawal Slips, Appointment Book, File
Folders, Stick-on labels, Stamps/stamp pads for canceling checks, Signs, Cash drawer/safe, Calculators, Adding Machines, Teller’s
window, Telephone, Clock, Paper Clips, Stapler, Calendar, Credit Cards applications Camping BoxFlash light, Canteen, Lantern, Binoculars, Tent, Sleeping Bag, Circle of
rocks (fire ring), Logs, Camera, Picnic Basket, Picnic Set of Dishes, Table Cloth, Pots/Pans, Camp Stove (cardboard box),
Compass Fishing Pole/Tackle, Plastic Worms, Net, Bucket, Bobber, Fishing Pictures, and Sun Hat Chef Prop Box:Chef Hat, Apron, Pots & Pans, Measuring cups & Spoons, Wooden spoons, Whisks, Empty Spice Jars, Recipe Cards, Cook Books, Menus,
Mixing bowls, Old Mixer, Old Blender, Old Canisters
(for flour and sugar) and fake food. With an old box you can make an oven and stove top. Paint
the box and then spray with a clear lacquer for durability. Fold flat for storage. Car WashHose,
Buckets, Sponges, Towels, Spray Bottle, Squeegees, Register, Play Money, Toy Cars and Trucks, tricycles Cowboy/Cowgirl BoxStraw hats, Boots, Vest (made with brown bags), Bandanas, Chaps (made with brown bags), Saddle,
Stick Horses, Blue Jean Jacket, and Oats (for sand/water table) Crossing Guard BoxReflective
Vest, White Gloves, Stop Sign, Whistle, Masking Tape, and Badges, Farmer MarketBaskets,
Plastic Fruits, Bags, Scale, Register, Play Money, Labels, Overalls, Pail, and Straw Firefighter BoxBoots, Rain Coats, Bells, Step Ladder, Hats, Hose, Cardboard Truck,
Oxygen Tank (made with 2 liter bottles) Garden/Flower Shop BoxPlastic Flowers, Styrofoam, Plastic Pots, Vases, Baskets, Garden Gloves, Apron, Potting Soil,
Potting Trays, Watering Cans, Seeds, Pots, Small Tools, Hose with Sprayer Grocery Store BoxBrown Bags, Register, Play Money, Play Checks, Empty Food Containers, and Apron Hospital/Doctor/Nurse BoxDisposable Masks/Shoe Covers, Lab Coats, Stethoscopes, Hospital Pajamas/Gowns, Caps, Gauze Sling, Splints,
Doctor Bag, Dolls to work on, Eye Chart, Glasses with Lens popped out Ice Cream ShopPlastic
Buckets, Scoops, Bowls, Cones, Hats, Aprons, Register, Play Money Lock Smith BoxBox,
Different Locks & Keys, receipt book, Play Mooney, Register, Old Door Knobs, and Chain Locks. I have
a wooden board that has different types of locks on it so the children can experiment with how they open and lock. Movie
Theatre BoxCups/Popcorn Buckets, Flashlight,
Tickets, Register , Play Money, Movie Boxes, Black Jackets and Bow Ties
Office BoxPhone, Telephone Book, Key Boards, Adding Machine, Planning Book, Desk Calendar, Pen/Pencils, Phone Message Pad, Old Type writer, Envelopes, Junk Mail, Stamp Pad/Stamps, Stapler, Tape Dispenser, Old Briefcase
Painters/Carpenter BoxPaint Buckets, Paint Sticks, Rollers, Roller Pans, Brushes, Paint Hats,
Paint Rags, Hard Hats, Tool Box, Measuring Tape, Lunch Box, Blue Prints, Pipe fittings, Toy Hammers, Styrofoam (to hammer
golf tees in), Golf Tees (as nails), Pictures of people painting/building, Pictures of different fazes of construction Police StationPolice Hats, Badges, Black Belts, Walkie Talkies, Phone, Phone Book, Pad
of paper (ticket, Small Clip Boards, 911 Sign, Pictures of Police, Pictures of Police Dogs, Police Car (made out of box Post Office
BoxMail Bag, Mail Box, Junk Mail, Plain
Envelopes, Stamps, Scale, Tape, Pens/Pencils/Markers, Stamp Pad, Date Stamp, Postal Hat, Pictures of Post Office Restaurant
Box (Italian/Chinese/Mexican/American/Indian/Thai/JapaneseMenus, Aprons, Note Pads, Take out boxes, Dishes, Tablecloth, Felt Pizza (make toppings from felt), Yarn
(for cheese), Phone
Repair Shop BoxTool Box, Measuring Tape, Safety Glasses, Small Tools, Rags, Flash light,
Real Motorbike Engine, Spark Plugs, Overalls, Gas filler nozzles with hose, Air Pump, Grease Guns, Clip Boards, White Shirt
with Ford/Chevron Patches, Car Service Diagrams, Diagnostic Diagrams, Receipt Book, Car Magazines, Tool Catalogs Shoe Store
BoxShoes, Shoe Boxes, Shoe horn, Foot
measuring device, Measuring tape, Play Money, Register, and Story Bags Travel AgencyTravel Magazines, Phones, Posters, Travel Fliers, Writing Tablets, Camera,
Postcards, Maps (AAA old maps) Utility Workers(Phone Company/Electric Company/Water Company)Veterinarian BoxRoll Bandages, Disposable Masks, Small Stuffed Animals, Stethoscope, Pet Grooming Tools, Dog leash,
Dog Collars, Dog Bones/Milk Bone Box, Cotton Swabs, Food/Water Bowls Wedding BoxBow Tie, Long Dress, Veil, Flower Bouquet, Men’s Blazer, Just Married
Sign Wood Working BoxScrap Wood, Nuts & Bolts, Washers Book Related Themes Brown
Bear Book BoxBlue Horse,
Brown Bear, Yellow Duck, Green Frog, Purple Cat, White Dog, Red Bird, Gold Fish, Black SheepAll props to be made out of felt, head bands and elastic.T hree Little PigsBox Houses, Stick, Straw, Brick, Pig Ears/Tail, Wheel Barrow, Wolf Ears/Tail, Big Black Pot,
Logs, Door Knocker, Three Little BearsBear Ears (head band and felt), 3 Bowls, 3 Spoons, 3 Chairs, 3 Pillows (for beds) The Little Red HenWheat, Bread Pans, Measuring Cups, Measuring Spoons, Apron, Mixing Bowls,
Wooden Spoons, Red Hen, Dog, Cat, Pig (all made with felt, head hands and elastic) Resource Books Prop Box Play50
Themes to inspire Dramatic Play By: Ann Barbour and Blanche Desjean-Perratta Literacy PlayOver 300 Dramatic
Play Activities That Teach Pre-Rading Skills By: Sherri West and Amy Cox
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