For the months of September and October our dramatic play center is a: PUMPKIN PATCH
This is another new theme for us, so excited to see how it turns out. Great article to read on “How Dramatic Play Can Enhance Learning”: http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=751
Things to Gather for a PUMPKIN PATCH theme:
-Maps
-Pumpkins
-Gords
-Hay Bales
-Leaves
-Rakes
-Scales
-Calculators
-Cash Register
-Play Money
-Sale Stand
-Cameras
-Dress Up Clothes
-Phones
-Books about fall
-Books about pumpkins
-Photos of area pumpkin patches
-Clipboards
-Paper & Pens
More resources to set up a pumpkin patch center:
http://www.pre-kpages.com/dramatic-play-pumpkin-patch/
http://www.pocketofpreschool.com/2016/09/pumpkin-patch-dramatic-play.html
http://teaching2and3yearolds.com/preschool-dramatic-play-pumpkin-stand/
What our Pumpkin Patch looks like…
