THE BEACH
| blankets | picnic basket | beach umbrella |
| sunglasses | beach ball | pretend suntan lotion |
| beach towel | buckets and shovels | shells |
| lawn chairs | straw hats | play picnic foods |
| Beach Boys music | swimming caps | surfboard |
| snorkels | fins | flip flops |
FLOWER SHOP
| plastic flowers | watering can | seeds |
| florist smock | flower/garden magazines | garden hats |
| small garden tools | potting soil | vases |
| garden gloves | ribbon | order book and pen |
| cash register/money | phone | plastic pots |
| styrofoam squares |
RESTAURANT
| tablecloth | napkins | dishes |
| tableware | menus (made with food pics) | order pads/pencils |
| sign for restaurant | aprons | hats |
| cash register | trays | play food |
VETERINARIAN
| stuffed animals | cotton balls | gauze |
| surgical masks | pamphlets on animals | plastic gloves |
| play money | needleless syringes | exam table |
| empty medicine bottles | pet brushes | white lab coat |
| pet carriers | magnifying glass | stethoscope |
FIREFIGHTER
| yellow rubber raincoats | boots | old vacuum hose |
| phone | whistle | fire hats |
| stepladder | flashlight | fire safety posters |
| walkie-talkies | gloves | baby dolls (to rescue) |
PLUMBER
| piping-all lengths, widths, shapes, sizes | tools | |
| toolboxes | measuring devices | spigots |
| plungers | hoses/nozzles | hardware store flyers |
| old shirt (with logo on pocket) |
TOURIST/VACATION
| suitcases | "tickets" | sunglasses |
| maps | Hawaiian shirts | "passports" |
| travelers checks/money | postcards | travel magazines |
| camera |
BAKERY
| fresh playdough | measuring spoons | rolling pins |
| aprons | oven mitts | cookie sheets |
| pictures of baked goods | chef's hat | muffin tins |
| cake pans | mixing bowls | spoons |
| cake decorators | order pads | "recipes" |
| cookie cutters | flour shaker | cupcake papers |
POST OFFICE
| envelopes | postcards | stamps (seals, stickers) |
| boxes or packages | duffle bag | junkmail |
| "mailbox" | scale | mailperson hat |
| stickers | paper punch | cash register |
| old blue shirt | pens, pencils, paper |
FISHING
| boat (box) | styrofoam packing "worms" | net |
| tackle box | sinkers/bobbers | fishing hat |
| pole with string, magnets | "fish" with magnets | binoculars |
| fishing magazines | camera | thermos |
CAMPING/FOREST RANGER
| canteen | flashlight | "tent" |
| knapsack | grill | fake campfire |
| sticks with marshmallows | binoculars | small skillet |
| mosquito netting | nature books | food supplies |
| sleeping bags | thermos | fishing poles |
| fly swatter | plastic ants | small cooler |
| lawn furniture | orange vests | paper plates |
HOUSE PAINTER
| smocks | paint brushes | paint rollers |
| buckets of water (paint) | rags | paint trays |
| cap | old shirts | stepladder |
| paint color sample wheels |
ASTRONAUT
| helmet | "airtank" | earphones |
| globe | "control panel" | moonboots |
| flag | "moonrocks" | walkie-talkies |
| "rocketship" | star decals | "food" in plastic bags |
OPTOMETRIST
| eye chart | pointer | glasses (frames) |
| table mirror | white lab coat | glasses cases |
| wooden spoon (for covering one eye to read chart) | pictures of eyes |
JEWELRY STORE
| Old jewelry (check for safety)- necklaces, bracelets, rings, clip-on earrings | ||
| cash register | play money | "display case" |
| jewelry boxes | small mirrors |
SHOE STORE
| lots of shoes | shoeboxes | cash register |
| play money | ruler or foot measurer | shoe strings |
| shoe horn | sacks | pictures of shoes |
| hook w/service numbers | shoe polish (empty) | small chairs |
| full-length mirror | order pad | extra shoelaces |
DOCTOR/NURSE
| paper nurse's hats | surgical masks/booties | stethoscope |
| cotton balls | bandaids | telephone |
| scale | white aprons or labcoat | small flashlight |
| hot water bottle | gauze | rubber gloves |
| dolls/doll's beds | syringes (w/out needles) | empty medicine bottles |
| hospital "gown" | medical bag | x-rays |
| thermometer | RX pad/files | old crutches (small) |
WEDDING
| white dresses | veil or lace curtain | bride magazines |
| wedding "cake" | rings | bowties |
| flowers | paper to make invites | white dress-up shoes |
| suit | decorations | black clergy "robe" |
| wedding pictures | camera | "just married" sign |
HAIR STYLIST
| plastic combs | mirrors | hairpins |
| rollers | spray bottles | barrettes |
| appointment book | plastic cape | brushes |
| hair dryer (with cord cut off) | magazines | play money |
| curling iron (with cord cut off) | empty shampoo bottles | ribbons |
| posters of hair styles | telephone | hair clips |
| wigs/wig heads | towels | headbands |
GAS STATION/AUTO MECHANIC
| tools/toolbox | steering wheels | play money |
| workclothes | "oil" cans | "gas" hose |
| cash register | squeegee/bucket | poster w/prices |
| tire gauge | car keys | funnel (for oil) |
| rags | tire pump | auto supply catalog |
| gas can (new) | used/washed or new auto parts |
OFFICE WORKER
| desk nameplate | old forms/files | typewriter |
| briefcase | memo pad | phones/phone books |
| paper/pens/pencils | calculator | stamps |
| old computer | stapler | paperclips |
| junk mail | pen holder | rolodex |
POLICE OFFICER
| pad for writing tickets | small clipboard | police hat |
| stop signs | license plates | blue shirt |
| walkie-talkie | badge | 911 signs |
| black belt | steering wheel | whistle (siren) |
GROCERY STORE
| play food | checkout area | egg cartons |
| paper bags | cash register | play money |
| sale flyers | grocery cart/basket | aprons |
| purses/wallets | plastic fruit/vegetables | coupons |
CARWASH
| tricycles | buckets | water |
| sponges | squeegees | hose |
| carwash signs | play money |
SCHOOL
| chalkboard/chalk | notebooks | pencils/paper |
| books | backpack | lunchbox |
| chairs | teacher's "desk" | flag |
PIZZA PARLOR
| discarded pizza boxes | play money | order pad |
| phones | bakery aprons | cash register |
| "stove" | play pizza cutter | prep area |
| cardboard circles (pizzas) with felt on one side | ||
| felt circles (green peppers, mushrooms, sausage, pepperoni, olives) |
BANK
| play money | deposit slips/checks | bankbooks |
| adding machine/calculator | teller window | cash box |
| rubber stamps/inkpads | paper/pens | coin rolls |
ICE CREAM PARLOT
| ice cream scoops | paper "cones" | empty ice cream tubs |
| play money/cash register | apron and hat | order pads/pencils |
| wipe-off board "menu" | empty whipped cream spray cans |
Other prop box ideas:
Science Lab
New Baby
Farmer
Carpender
Music Store
Pilot
Magician
Book Store
Clothing Store
Seamstress
Dentist
Pet Shop
Travel Agency
The Zoo
Royalty Play
Rancher
Hat Shop
Repair Shop
Cider Mill
Bear Cave
Dancer
Reporter
Train Conductor
Maid
Telephone Repairman
Library
Picnic
Sporting Goods Store
Fast Food Drive-thru
Birthday Party
Movie Theater
Window washer
The Circus
Weatherman
Photography Studio
Costume Shop
Source:
Abraham, Cathy Prop Box Ideas to Enhance Dramatic Play. Retrieved March 12, 2009, from Alphabet Soup Web site: http://www.alphabet-soup.net/articles/article13.html
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