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