Theme related ideas for your next prop box

Astronaut Box

Helmets (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 Box

Combs, 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 Book

Remember when using old items with cords you need to cut them off for safety.

Bakery Shop Box

Bakers Hat, Apron, Rolling Pin, Muffin Tins, Bread Pans, Cookie Sheets, and Cake Pans

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.

Crossing Guard Box

Reflective Vest, White Gloves, Stop Sign, Whistle, Masking Tape, and Badges

Firefighter Box

Boots, Rain Coats,red button shirts, Bells, Step Ladder, Hats, Hose, Cardboard Truck, Oxygen Tank (made with 2 liter bottles)

Grocery Store Box

Brown Bags, Register, Play Money, Play Checks, Empty Food Containers, and Apron

Ice Cream Shop

Plastic Buckets, Scoops, Bowls, Cones, Hats, Aprons, Register, Play Money

Movie Theatre Box

Cups/Popcorn Buckets, empty candy boxes, empty drink cups, Flashlight, Tickets, Register, chairs, large butcher paper for the screen, money, apron, dress jacket for movie attendant, and movie posters. 

Painters/Carpenter Box

Paint 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

Post Office Box

Mail Bag, Mail Box, Junk Mail, Plain Envelopes, Stamps, Scale, Tape, Pens/Pencils/Markers, Stamp Pad, Date Stamp, Postal Hat, Pictures of Post Office

Repair Shop Box

Tool 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

Veterinarian Box

Roll Bandages, Disposable Masks, Small Stuffed Animals, Stethoscope, Pet Grooming Tools, Dog leash, Dog Collars, Dog Bones/Milk Bone Box, Cotton Swabs, Food/Water Bowls

Wood Working Box

Scrap Wood, Nuts & Bolts, Washers, Blue prints, carpenters pencil, and small wood working tools

Three Little Pigs

Box Houses, Stick, Straw, Brick, Pig Ears/Tail, Wheel Barrow, Wolf Ears/Tail, Big Black Pot, Logs, Door Knocker,

The Little Red Hen

Wheat, Bread Pans, Measuring Cups, Measuring Spoons, Apron, Mixing Bowls, Wooden Spoons, Red Hen, Dog, Cat, Pig (all made with felt, head hands and elastic)

Baby Box

Small blankets, Dolls, Baby Rattles, Baby Brushes, Baby Bottles, Diapers, Pacifiers, Burp Cloth, Baby bath tub, Wash clothes, and Baby towel

Bank Prop Box

Play 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 Box

Flash 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

Car Wash

Hose, Buckets, Sponges, Towels, Spray Bottle, Squeegees, Register, Play Money, Toy Cars and Trucks, tricycles

Cowboy/Cowgirl Box

Straw hats, Boots, Vest (made with brown bags), Bandannas, Chaps (made with brown bags), Saddle, Stick Horses, Blue Jean Jacket, and Oats (for sand/water table)

Farmer Market

Baskets, Plastic Fruits, Bags, Scale, Register, Play Money, Labels, Overalls, Pail, and Straw

Garden/Flower Shop Box

Plastic Flowers, Styrofoam, Plastic Pots, Vases, Baskets, Garden Gloves, Apron, Potting Soil, Potting Trays, Watering Cans, Seeds, Pots, Small Tools, Hose with Sprayer

Hospital/Doctor/Nurse Box

Disposable 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

Lock Smith Box

Box, Different Locks & Keys

Office Box

Phone, 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

Police Station

Police 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)

Restaurant Box (Italian/Chinese/Mexican/American/Indian/Thai/Japanese

Menus, Aprons, Note Pads, Take out boxes, Dishes, Tablecloth, Felt Pizza (make toppings from felt), Yarn (for cheese), Phone

Shoe Store Box

Shoes, Shoe Boxes, Shoe horn, Foot measuring device, Measuring tape

Travel Agency

Travel Magazines, Phones, Posters, Travel Fliers, Writing Tablets, Camera, Postcards, Maps (AAA old maps)

Wedding Box

Bow Tie, Long Dress, Veil, Flower Bouquet, Men’s Blazer, Just Married Sign

Brown Bear Book Box

Blue Horse,  Brown Bear, Yellow Duck, Green Frog, Purple Cat, White Dog, Red Bird, Gold Fish, Black Sheep

All props to be made out of felt, head bands and elastic.

Three Little Bears

Bear Ears (head band and felt), 3 Bowls, 3 Spoons, 3 Chairs, 3 Pillows (for beds)