Questions to help assess dramatic play area once set up

Here are some questions that teachers can ask themselves once they have a dramatic play center set up and in use.

• Does the center incorporate a variety of materials that will encourage dramatic play of young children?
• Does the play center include materials that will stimulate literacy activities?
• Does the play center include teacher made and commercial props?
• Are the materials available that promote creativity and flexibility of play?
• Are all the materials developmentally appropriate?
• Are play props appropriate to theme?
• Does the play center reinforce physical, cognitive, and social skills?
• Are the children involved in play themes?
• Do projects stem from the play materials?
• Are children engaged in high levels of both social and cooperative play?