Learning Objectives

Expand listening and expressive vocabulary while participating in play.

Dramatize happenings and roles that relate to the home & family.

Use props to represent items in the home ex: ( play food , toy phones) .

6 months - 12 months

Dramatic Play Learning Activities

Explore rolls and props in a variety of settings .( ex: home , farm , hat store)

Use gestures , actions , language that relates to each setting.

Begin to use symbolic representationin play.

Develop social skills , while playing with others.

Relate props and materials to their world.

Begin to imitate behavior , roles, and happenings in their dramatic play.

Recognize some labels or symbols in their environment. ( ex: McDonalds )

Use language as they interact with other children and adults.

24 months - 36 months

12 months - 24 months