Dramatic Play in Kindergarten

Funded Nov 12, 2023

My students and I have been using these items for dramatic play within our classroom. It has made dramatic play time so much more enjoyable for my student. Now, my students are given the opportunity to play house or family with the babies they received. They are also exploring the world of veterinary science, as we have began using our new vet kit within our classroom. As well as this, they now have the opportunity to pretend to be construction workers, astronauts, firemen, train conductors and racecar drivers as they use different blocks to demonstrate the job they are completing. This exploration of different dramatic play has been so helpful to our classroom, but it has also given me knew insight on my students. As they play I can observe them mirroring what their home life is like, what their interests are, and so much more. It really has helped us come together as a class as a whole.

When we received these items from Donors Choose, the kids were beyond excited. When I opened them and explained all the different items to them they wanted to being using them as soon as possible. We have had them in our classroom for a little over a month, and each day I still have to make a list for who will be at what center so that everyone gets a turn. They are completely engaged with what they are doing and the roles that they are taking on. As we continue to use these dramatic play areas, I hope to add a couple more. Maybe I could continue this by adding a dentist's or doctor's office, store, and maybe even a pizza restaurant. By changing some of these dramatic play stations every once in a while it would help to keep my students engaged in the play that is occurring.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Gallegos