SHOP NOW
What are Play Schemes and Why are they Important? centers classroom development dramatic play play play schemes play-based preschool

Have you heard of play schemes before? If you’ve ever wondered why young children play certain ways and repeat those actions over and over again - play schemes might be the culprit.

Understanding play schemes not only helps us understand the development of our young children, but it also...

Continue Reading...
What's Inside the Play-Based Preschool Curriculum? circle time dramatic play lesson planning lesson plans literacy math science

Looking for a Play-Based Pre-K Curriculum created by a teacher who currently uses these lessons in her classroom?  Sometimes it can be hard to find a curriculum that will fit your needs - so many choices. I get that! The expense and learning curve to implementing a new preschool curriculum...

Continue Reading...
Pizza Shop Dramatic Play centers dramatic play

Kids love pizza! I created this Pretend Pizza Shop in our Dramatic Play Center for my little pizza eaters! My littles love to pretend to be Chef’s in the Pizza Shop. I love that they are working together, negotiating roles and role-playing. Another bonus to this Pizza Shop set is the...

Continue Reading...