$5 - $10 Pre-K Drama Activities

A prop box is a container filled with toys and other props that are related to a dramatic play theme. Prop boxes inspire meaningful, imaginative play, which is essential for the development of self-regulation skills.

This packet contains 50 dramatic play prop box themes for you to use! Each prop box theme comes with a cute printable label that you can affix right to the box. You also get a list of items to include in each box, as well as suggested activities for every prop box. You will find over 30 helpful tips that will get you started on using prop boxes in your classroom. In addition, there are 30 pages of printable activities that will help you implement the prop box themes.

Included Dramatic Play Themes:

Archeology

Astronaut

Babies

Bakery

Beach

Bedtime

Birthday

Camping

Candy Store

Car Mechanic

Carpentry

Castle

Chef

Clothing

Circus

Cleaning

Dancing

Detective

Dish Washing

Doctor

Farmer’s Market

Fire Fighter

Fishing

Flower Shop

Garden

Gift Wrap

Grocery Store

Hair Salon

Hot Cocoa Stand

Ice Cream Parlor

Jewelry Store

Laundromat

Magician

Office

Optometrist

Painter

Pet Store

Picnic

Pizza

Post Office

Police Officer

Restaurant

Shoe Store

Scientist

Superhero

Toy Store

Tourist

Train Station

Veterinarian

Wedding

Zoo

Kickstart the school year with this engaging and informative bundle designed to foster learning, collaboration, and community in your classroom. Packed with fun activities, this resource covers math, science, and icebreaker activity while providing valuable insights into your students' strengths and learning styles.

What's Included:

• Math Calculator
• Science-Themed Icebreaker Questions: Spark curiosity and critical thinking with thought-provoking prompts.
• Science Scavenger Hunt
• Get to Know You Bingo: Build a strong classroom community through fun and interactive icebreaker activities DICE AND BINGO.
• Get to Know You Backpack
• Tell Me About Your Child Form: Gather essential information from parents to support student success.

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This adorable Safari Animals Paper Crown Headbands Printable by “The Fun Sheep” is a delightful addition for a charming school craft project that kids will absolutely adore

With these Paper Crowns, children can step into the shoes of their favorite Safari creatures. It's the perfect activity to celebrate learning about animals, making it a fantastic choice for an end-of-year project or any time you want to make your lessons more fun and exciting

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 12 Paper Hat templates (12 Color + 12 Black & white version)

- Set includes: Buffalo, Cheetah, Crocodile, Flamingo, Hippopotamus, Hyena, Lioness, Mandrill, Meerkat, Ostrich, Tiger, Warthog

- 24 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Looking for a fun way to get your students practicing social skills through dramatic pretend play? This movie theater dramatic pretend play center is perfect to incorporate into your classroom encouraging playing roles of going to the movies!

What is dramatic play?

It’s the kind of play where kids take on roles and act them out as a way of exploring themselves and their surroundings. By pretending to be someone—or something—else, children can learn new ways to express themselves, share thoughts and ideas, and even get in touch with their feelings.

Dramatic play is a very important part of childhood development. Students will engage in literacy, math, self-regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and social skills. They will be interacting with one another in positive ways and learning so much without realizing it!

Here’s what you’ll get:

• We're Open Sign
• We're Closed Sign
• 3D Glasses Sign
• Concessions Sign
• Tickets Here Sign
• Now Showing Sign
• Ticket Prices Sign
• Snack/Drinks Sign
• Silence your Phones Sign
• Color and Cut Pages (3D Glasses, drinks, fries, popcorn)
• Popcorn Cut Outs
• Ticket Cut Outs
• Pretend Money
• Storage/Organization Label

All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print and cut out the LOW PREP pages and laminate them for use year after year.

Optionally you can add hard goods to make it more interactive. For example, popcorn buckets, empty candy boxes, red carpet, red rope for a movie effect, film, sunglasses used for 3D glasses, etc.

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Use these chants to introduce more literature into the classroom and make the books you are using relevant to music! Use the chant to "Freeda the Cheetah" to explore movement and play along with rhythm sticks. Follow up with a lesson on rhyming words. The chant for "One Lonely Fish" is perfect for keeping a steady beat and making this book more engaging for your little ones. Use the chant in "Pokko and the Drum" to play along with Pokko the frog on her adventures. "The Very Quiet Cricket" is great for teaching whisper voice. Finally, try to wake up the elephant from his sleep in "Wakey, Wakey, Elephant"! Use the additional activities with the some of the chants to extend your lessons. Can be used across several grade levels PreK-2nd grade.

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Embark on a wild adventure of creativity with our Animals Paper Crowns set! This delightful collection features 47 hat templates, offering an exciting craft coloring activity for kids.

Bring out the artist in your little ones as they explore the animal kingdom through this engaging crafting experience. With a diverse range of animal templates, the possibilities are endless. From lions to elephants, butterflies to dogs, this set sparks the imagination and provides hours of coloring fun.

Perfect for parties, playdates, or as a classroom activity, these paper crowns are not just hats; they're a gateway to a world of creativity and exploration. Let kids choose their favorite animals, unleash their artistic flair with vibrant colors, and then proudly wear their custom-designed crowns.

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 47 Paper Hat templates (Black & white)

- Set includes: dog, cat, deer, panda, and more…!

- 47 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Looking for a fun way to get your students practicing social skills through dramatic pretend play? This movie theater dramatic pretend play center is perfect to incorporate into your classroom encouraging playing roles of going to the movies!

What is dramatic play?

It’s the kind of play where kids take on roles and act them out as a way of exploring themselves and their surroundings. By pretending to be someone—or something—else, children can learn new ways to express themselves, share thoughts and ideas, and even get in touch with their feelings.

Dramatic play is a very important part of childhood development. Students will engage in literacy, math, self-regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and social skills. They will be interacting with one another in positive ways and learning so much without realizing it!

Here’s what you’ll get:

• We're Open Sign
• We're Closed Sign
• 3D Glasses Sign
• Concessions Sign
• Tickets Here Sign
• Now Showing Sign
• Ticket Prices Sign
• Snack/Drinks Sign
• Silence your Phones Sign
• Color and Cut Pages (3D Glasses, drinks, fries, popcorn)
• Popcorn Cut Outs
• Ticket Cut Outs
• Pretend Money
• Storage/Organization Label

All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print and cut out the LOW PREP pages and laminate them for use year after year.

Optionally you can add hard goods to make it more interactive. For example, popcorn buckets, empty candy boxes, red carpet, red rope for a movie effect, film, sunglasses used for 3D glasses, etc.

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Transform your space into a woodland wonderland with these Printable Paper Crowns and Headbands. This Printable Hats Coloring Activity is not only a delightful way to engage kids' creativity but also a fantastic addition to themed parties, classroom activities, and craft time at home with this adorable Woodland Animals Paper Crown Headbands Printable by “The Fun Sheep” With both Color and Black & White versions, children can enjoy the flexibility of personalizing their own crowns

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 12 Paper Hat templates (12 Color + 12 Black & white version)

- Set includes: Bear, Beaver, Deer, Fox, Frog, Hedgehog, Mouse, Owl, Rabbit, Raccoon, Skunk, Skunk, Squirrel

- 24 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Looking for a fun way to get your students practicing social skills through dramatic pretend play? This Spooky Bones Cafe Halloween dramatic pretend play center is perfect to incorporate into your classroom encouraging playing roles of running a cafe and making the holiday fun.

What is dramatic play?

It’s the kind of play where kids take on roles and act them out as a way of exploring themselves and their surroundings. By pretending to be someone—or something—else, children can learn new ways to express themselves, share thoughts and ideas, and even get in touch with their feelings.

Dramatic play is a very important part of childhood development. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and social skills. They will be interacting with one another in positive ways and learning so much without realizing it!

Here’s what you’ll get:

• "Spooky Bones Cafe" Banner
• We're Open Sign
• We're Closed Sign
• Menu Sign
• Order Here Sign
• Order Forms
• Bake the Treats Sign
• Frost the Treats Sign
• Pay Here Sign
• Pretend Money
• Black and White Menu Pieces (these can be used to fulfill the order placed by the customer or they can be used as coloring pages)
• Storage/Organization Label

All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print and cut out the LOW PREP pages and laminate them for use year after year.

Optionally you can add hard goods to make it more interactive. Pumpkins, Lanterns, Aprons, Cafe Diner Baskets, etc.

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This adorable Zoo Animals Paper Crown Headbands Printable by “The Fun Sheep” is a delightful addition for a charming school craft project that kids will absolutely adore

With these Paper Crowns, children can step into the shoes of their favorite Zoo creatures. It's the perfect activity to celebrate learning about animals, making it a fantastic choice for an end-of-year project or any time you want to make your lessons more fun and exciting.

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 12 Paper Hat templates (12 Color + 12 Black & white version)

- Set includes: Giraffe, Gorilla, Hippo, Lion, Monkey, Ostrich, Panda Bear, Penguin, Polar Bear, Rhino, Tiger, Zebra

- 24 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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This fun and engaging gift wrapping station themed pretend play center encourages students to play imaginary roles of helping Santa wrap gifts. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine/gross motor skills, and social skills.

What is dramatic play?

It’s the kind of play where kids take on roles and act them out as a way of exploring themselves and their surroundings. By pretending to be someone—or something—else, children can learn new ways to express themselves, share thoughts and ideas, and even get in touch with their feelings.

Dramatic play is a very important part of childhood development. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and social skills. They will be interacting with one another in positive ways and learning so much without realizing it!

Here's what you'll get:

• Welcome to Santa's Workshop Sign
• Open/Closed Signs
• Wrapping Choices
• Ready for Pickup Sign
• Foldable Cash Register
• Wrapping Station Hours Sign
• Supply Labels - scissors, tape, box, bag, wrapping paper, gift tag, ribbon, bow
• Position Tags - Gift Wrapper, Cashier, Manager, Customer
• 3 Different Wrapping Papers
• Gift Wrapping Order Forms

All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print the LOW PREP pages and laminate for use year after year.

You can add hard goods to make it more interactive. For example, wrapping paper, tape, scissors, small boxes, gift bags, and tissue paper!

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Get ready for monstrous fun with these adorable Monsters Paper Crowns! Perfect for parties, birthdays, or simply sparking creativity at home or in the classroom.

With this delightful DIY craft activity, kids and adults alike can print, cut, and easily assemble their very own monster-themed headbands. The best part? These crowns are adjustable, ensuring a perfect fit for everyone, making them a fantastic addition to birthday celebrations or kindergarten parties.

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 12 Paper Hat templates

- 12 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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This fun and engaging construction themed pretend play center encourages students to play imaginary roles of a construction worker. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine/gross motor skills, and social skills.

What is dramatic play?

It’s the kind of play where kids take on roles and act them out as a way of exploring themselves and their surroundings. By pretending to be someone—or something—else, children can learn new ways to express themselves, share thoughts and ideas, and even get in touch with their feelings.

Dramatic play is a very important part of childhood development. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and social skills. They will be interacting with one another in positive ways and learning so much without realizing it!

Here’s what you’ll get:

• 3 Construction Supplies Checklists
• Equipment Labels - Concrete Mixer, Forklift, Bulldozer, Bobcat
• Job Labels - Supervisor, Engineer, Architect, Manager, Carpenter, Worker, Painter, Plumber
• Supply Labels - saw, flatscrew, grinder, hammer, drill, pliers, hand tools, tape measure, concrete, bricks, wood, cement
• Cone
• Road Barrier
• Hard Hat
• Caution Restricted Area Sign
• Caution Tape
• Welcome Sign
• Working Hours Sign
• Sign In Here Sign

All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print and cut out the LOW PREP pages and laminate them for use year after year.

Optionally you can add hard goods to make it more interactive. For example, traffic cones, safety vest, whistles, and construction play trucks sets.

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This fun and engaging laundry themed pretend play center encourages students to play imaginary roles of doing laundry. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine/gross motor skills, and social skills.

What is dramatic play?

It’s the kind of play where kids take on roles and act them out as a way of exploring themselves and their surroundings. By pretending to be someone—or something—else, children can learn new ways to express themselves, share thoughts and ideas, and even get in touch with their feelings.

Dramatic play is a very important part of childhood development. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and social skills. They will be interacting with one another in positive ways and learning so much without realizing it!

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Bedroom & Laundry Room Cut and Paste Sorting Activity
• Color & Cut Clothes
• Clothes Sort (Clean vs. Dirty)
• Supply Labels - Softener, Bleach, Laundry Detergent, Laundry Basket, Washing Machine, Dryer
• Clothing Labels - Button Downs, Shorts, Collared Shirts, T-Shirts, Underwear, Dresses, Pajamas, Long-Sleeve, Sweatshirts, Hoodied, Socks, Pants
• Steps to Doing Laundry
• Laundry Matching Worksheet
• Cut and Paste Sort by Clothing Type
• White Clothes and Colored Clothes Signs
• Welcome Sign

All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print and cut out the LOW PREP pages and laminate them for use year after year.

Optionally you can add hard goods to make it more interactive. For example, fake candy, fake cookies, bowls for decoration, and boxes/bags for orders!

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This fun and engaging pirate-themed pretend play center encourages students to play imaginary roles of being a pirate. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine/gross motor skills, and social skills.

What is dramatic play?

It’s the kind of play where kids take on roles and act them out as a way of exploring themselves and their surroundings. By pretending to be someone—or something—else, children can learn new ways to express themselves, share thoughts and ideas, and even get in touch with their feelings.

Dramatic play is a very important part of childhood development. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and social skills. They will be interacting with one another in positive ways and learning so much without realizing it!

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Treasure Map
• Cut and Paste Parrot Craft
• Pirate Hat Craft
• Printable Treasure Chest with Coins & Compass
• Pirate Eye Patches
• Telescope
• Hook
• Sword
• Pirate Bandana
• Message in a Bottle
• Flag with Skull & Crossbones

All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print and cut out the LOW PREP pages and laminate them for use year after year.

Optionally you can add hard goods to make it more interactive. For example, eye patches, bandanas, parrots, fake swords, fake chains, a treasure box, keys to open a treasure box, etc.

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This fun and engaging space station themed pretend play center encourages students to play imaginary roles of being an astronaut in space. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine/gross motor skills, and social skills.

What is dramatic play?

It’s the kind of play where kids take on roles and act them out as a way of exploring themselves and their surroundings. By pretending to be someone—or something—else, children can learn new ways to express themselves, share thoughts and ideas, and even get in touch with their feelings.

Dramatic play is a very important part of childhood development. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and social skills. They will be interacting with one another in positive ways and learning so much without realizing it!

Here's what you'll get:

• Launch Checklist
• Space Food Labels - Mango, Fish, Egg, Cucumber, Shrimp, Rice, Mushroom, Tomatoes
• Large Space Equipment - Moon Rover, Weather Satellite, Space Station, Military Satellite, Telescope, Spaceship, Spacesuit, Rocket
• Space Mission Boarding Pass
• Tools - Testing Kit, Scales, Samples, Magnifying glass
• Research Lab Label
• Danger and Caution Signs
• Planet Labels
• Job Tags - Scientist, Astronaut
• Welcome Sign
• Printable Rocket

All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print the LOW PREP pages and laminate for use year after year.

You can add hard goods to make it more interactive. For example, 3-D solar system, space shuttle toys, or astronaut costumes!

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Looking for a fun way to get your students practicing social skills through dramatic pretend play? This apple stands dramatic pretend play set is perfect to incorporate into an apple-themed unit during the fall through playing imaginary roles of working at an apple stand.

What is dramatic play?

It’s the kind of play where kids take on roles and act them out as a way of exploring themselves and their surroundings. By pretending to be someone—or something—else, children can learn new ways to express themselves, share thoughts and ideas, and even get in touch with their feelings.

Dramatic play is a very important part of childhood development. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and social skills. They will be interacting with one another in positive ways and learning so much without realizing it!

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Apple Stand Banner (in color and black/white for students to color)
• Welcome/Open Sign
• Sorry/Closed Sign
• 8 Signs (golden delicious, apple cider doughnut, apple vinegar, homemade apple pie, caramel apple, gala, apple sauce, granny smith)
• Apple Stand Prices Sign
• Apple Stand Hours of Operations Sign
• Pay Here Sign
• Weigh Here Sign
• Pretend Money
• Storage/Organization Label

All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print and cut out the LOW PREP pages and laminate them for use year after year.

Optionally you can add hard goods to make it more interactive. For example, toy apples, cash register, scale, play money, etc.

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Looking for a fun way to get your students practicing social skills through dramatic pretend play? This weather station dramatic pretend play center is perfect to incorporate into your classroom encouraging playing roles of being a part of the weather station!

What is dramatic play?

It’s the kind of play where kids take on roles and act them out as a way of exploring themselves and their surroundings. By pretending to be someone—or something—else, children can learn new ways to express themselves, share thoughts and ideas, and even get in touch with their feelings.

Dramatic play is a very important part of childhood development. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and social skills. They will be interacting with one another in positive ways and learning so much without realizing it!

Here’s what you’ll get:

• thermometer with hot, warm, cool, cold and freezing
• 5 Day Weather Forecast
• Types of Weather Cards
• Weather Map
• Worlds Air Flow
• Weather Station Control Console
• 2 Thermometers
• Barometer
• Weather Calendar
• Weather Report Chart

All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print and cut out the LOW PREP pages and laminate them for use year after year.

Optionally you can add hard goods to make it more interactive.

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Looking for a fun way to get your students practicing social skills through dramatic pretend play? This car wash dramatic pretend play set is perfect to incorporate into your centers through playing imaginary roles of working at or going to a car wash.

What is dramatic play?

It’s the kind of play where kids take on roles and act them out as a way of exploring themselves and their surroundings. By pretending to be someone—or something—else, children can learn new ways to express themselves, share thoughts and ideas, and even get in touch with their feelings.

Dramatic play is a very important part of childhood development. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and social skills. They will be interacting with one another in positive ways and learning so much without realizing it!

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Customer Order Form
• Entrance Sign
• Car Wash Steps Sign
• Labels for Sponges, Buckets, Squeegee, Soap, Spray, and Cloths
• Wash, Soap, Scrub, Dry, Wax, and Buff Stages Signs
• Stop Light
• Stop and Slow Signs
• Window Reminder Sign
• Car Wash Menu
• Safety Reminder Sign
• Open and Closed Signs

All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print and cut out the LOW PREP pages and laminate them for use year after year.

Optionally you can add hard goods to make it more interactive. For example, sponges, spray bottles, towels, etc.

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This fun and engaging police station themed pretend play center encourages students to play imaginary roles of being a police officer. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine/gross motor skills, and social skills.

What is dramatic play?

It’s the kind of play where kids take on roles and act them out as a way of exploring themselves and their surroundings. By pretending to be someone—or something—else, children can learn new ways to express themselves, share thoughts and ideas, and even get in touch with their feelings.

Dramatic play is a very important part of childhood development. Students will engage in literacy, self-regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and social skills. They will be interacting with one another in positive ways and learning so much without realizing it!

Here's what you'll get:

• Labels - Police Officer's Desk, Police Emergency Dial 911, Case Files, Detective's Desk, Evidence Tag, Holding Cell
• Wanted Sign
• Suspect Sign
• Police Identification Card
• Police Citation
• Incident Report
• Evidence Form
• Search Warrant
• Fingerprint Card
• Police Line Do Not Cross Tape
• Police Department Ticket
• Police Hat
• Police Badges

All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print the LOW PREP pages and laminate for use year after year.

You can add hard goods to make it more interactive.

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