Purchasing items for your dramatic play space doesn't have to break the bank! Below you find some of my favorite free and DIY Ideas for your Dramatic Play Space, shared by our readers and found around the web!
PVC Playhouse
PVC Playhouse-Source: Sweetest Littles
Kitchen in a Box
Play Kitchen in a Box-Source: Kids Pink Plate
This portable Kids Play Stove is the perfect option for a provider with limited space-Created by Kids Pink Plate
Build Your Own Play Stand
I highly recommend adding a play stand to your dramatic play space. If you can't find a used one at a garage sale, and are feeling crafty-you should check out our DIY Play stand tutorial which shows you how to make one for less than $50! On our site, you can also find tons of ideas on how to use your play stand for dramatic play!
DIY Lettuce
Tissue Paper "Kale"-Crystal Poston
Our reader Crystal shared a photo of this pretend "Kale" that she saw at her local children's museum. Recreate this for your own space, by adding tissue paper to your recycled food containers.
DIY FOOD CONTAINERS
Free Printable Food Labels-Sew Cake Make
Kids love using recycled food containers, but if you don't have any you can check out these FREE food labels from Sew Cake Make and add them to any plain box!
Use Real Food
Use real food for pretend cooking-Cre8tive Kids Childcare
One of the main purposes of a housekeeping space is for young children to take on the jobs found inside the home, including cooking! Our friends at Cre8tive kids Childcare added some dried pasta to their space!
Build Your Own Play Kitchen
DIY Toddler Dream Kitchen-Source: Peek-a-boo Pages
I love this DIY Toddler Kitchen Tutorial from Peek-a-boo pages, See how to make your own!
Knights Helmet
I love this DIY Knight's Helmet! Be sure to check out this tutorial from Happy Mothering It would be perfect to go with your Medieval Fantasy Theme!
Child Sized Mop
Kid Size Mop Tutorial-Daycare Spaces and Ideas
One of the important jobs at home is cleaning! You can easily add dish rags, and sponges to your space. Learn how you can create your own child sized mop for only $1 with this tutorial from Pre-K Printable Fun
Cardboard Washing Machine
DIY Washing Maching Source: Serving Pink Lemonade
DIY Storefront
Create your own DIY Market Source: Making Lemonade Blog
Making Lemonade shows you how to create your own Market from items you have around the house!
Ice Cream Stand IKEA Hack
What a fun and easy Ice Cream stand hack for your IKEA Kitchen from U, Ready Freddy. The possibilities are endless!
Dinosaur Tail
Everyone loves dress up! Check out this easy dinosaur tail sewing tutorial from The TipToe Fairy
Chow Mein Noodles
Pretend Noodles from Adventurous Learning Unlimited
Adventurous Learning shared these fabulous noodles made from yarn. These would be a perfect addition to compliment a Chinese Restaurant Dramatic Play Space
Felt and Pom Pom Pies
Felt Pies from First Friends Family Child Care
Our friends Sherry from First Friends Family Child Care shared these fabulous Pies she made from Felt and Pom Poms!
Learn How to Print on Felt
Free printable menus and tickets
Free Printable Menu from Amy J Delightful
Amy J Delightful is offering these Free Printable "Order Tickets"
that can be used for your pretend Restaurants Cardboard Mailbox
DIY Mailbox from IKATBAG
Free Pet Adoption Forms
Free Pet Printables-Source: Learn Create Love
Learn, Create, Love Created these adorable Free Pet Adoption Forms
Ice Cream Labels
Free Ice Cream Store Printable-Spell Outloud
Free Ice Cream Shop Pretend Play Labels from Spell Outloud
Library Pretend play
Library Pretend play and Free Printables-Source: The Pleasantest Thing
Kids love playing library , be sure to check out this great post on the Pleasantest Thing
Free Penguin Research Center
This is the perfect set to compliment your penguin unit.
Take a closer look at our free printable penguin research center here, and download your free copy from our store today! Go Miniature
Miniaturize your dramatic play invitation to be used with blocks and mini toy figures.
See my Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet Tutorial to learn this technique. ​See more photos from this mini Zoo Dramatic Play invitation. You might also like
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