Download two free masks from the Pretend Play Masks packet. They are in color or black and white so you choose whether to print in color or color them yourself. Get 20+ masks, including animals, fairy tale characters, super heroes, community workers and more with the Pretend Play Masks complete download at Growing Play. Illustrator […]
Download and create these pretend popsicles to open up your pretend ice cream shop. It is available in color or black and white. Combine coloring and creative play with this freebie. Check out all the other pretend play printables from Growing Play.
Here is a wonderful new download that combines pretend play with drawing! Just print and open up your restaurant. The Crayon Cafe – Fast Food Menu is a creative way to open up your very own doodle cafe. This digital download includes three blank place mats, fast food menu, guest check, open sign, today’s […]
1. Pretend Play Library – if you follow my blog you know that one of my favorite things to do with my children is go to the library. It is so peaceful and quiet with so many learning opportunities. Here is a great set of free printables so the children can play library at home. […]
Many children love to play pretend and create elaborate imaginative settings and characters. Some children may need a little extra help to expand their make believe play skills. Here are 5 simple tips to help your child or student develop pretend play scenarios: Ask questions about what the children are playing? This will encourage the […]
Ever need to spark some ideas for pretend play? Print out this poster to hang in your playroom, early childhood center or preschool. You can download it here. Check out all of our printables for pretend play doctor, hospital, school, animal care, secret agent and candy shop.
Download your copy to hang up in your playroom or classroom from Growing Play – Pretend play makes better thinkers. Need ideas for pretend play? Check out all of our pretend play packets.
Looking for a cheap idea to add to your pretend play? Buy a roll of tickets from the office store. We have had rolls of these in the house through the years and the kids love them. They create some lovely open ended creative play. Here is what my kids have used them for without […]
The kids have been playing architect for some time now. It has been fun for all and is a great activity for older children. Get some graph paper (if you do not have any in the house just google graph paper and you can get free printable paper). The kids have drawn all different floor […]
Taking pretend play outdoors can encourage children to explore dramatic play in a whole new way. Here we created an outdoor tree swing for baby and a slide. My little one pushed her baby doll in the stroller over to her “pretend park”. She fed baby, pushed her on the swing and helped her down […]