Learning Resources Pretend & Play Original School Set, Complete Pretend School Playset, Starting School Toy, Ages 3+

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Old Magazines or Newspapers:These can be used for art and craft activities or as a resource for reading and comprehension exercises.

The best part of pretend school is that you can create an engaging learning environment with everyday items around your home. Here are some household items you can gather to enrich the pretend school experience: Books:Use a variety of books for different subjects. Storybooks, encyclopedias, and even cookbooks can serve as interesting teaching materials. Dress Up:If possible, wear costumes that fit your roles. A pair of glasses or a notebook can instantly transform a child into a teacher.

Encourage Creative Thinking: Allow children to come up with their own rules and lesson plans. This fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. Create the Classroom:Use a table as the teacher’s desk, lay out some chairs or cushions for students. This sets up your basic classroom layout.

Adults, including parents and other family members, play an important role in nurturing this pretend play. They can help by setting up the environment or offering props for different kinds of activities. For instance, a table can serve as the teacher’s desk, complete with papers, pencils, and an alphabet chart. Pillows on the floor or small chairs can form the student seating area. Providing these creative activities and playing along can be a great way to support your child’s development and engage in fun-filled bonding. Essential Elements for a Pretend School SetupKitchen Utensils:These can serve as science apparatus or musical instruments, depending on the pretend class being conducted. The dry erase board or the eraser isn't that great. The board wouldn't wipe cleanly with the eraser after writing on the board. It left streaks in certain areas of the board. This isn't to say that the board is just a mess that can't be cleaned because I was able to clean it with alcohol, but it's not as smooth a writing experience as a full scale dry erase board. I bought this as a birthday gift for my 7 year old niece who loves to play school. She absolutely loves this school set and plays with it multiple times every day. Definitely worth it!

Office Supplies:Staples, paper, pencils, markers, hole punches, tape, and scissors can mimic the tools a teacher uses in a classroom.The bell included is somewhat cheap. The handle isn't securely attached to the metal part of the bell, so it's very easy to bend the handle at where it is connected to the metal part of the bell. Include Office Supplies:Children love to mimic adults. Items like tape, hole punches, and staplers can make the pretend school feel more like a real classroom. Playing pretend school can be a fun and educational activity for children. Here’s a simple, numbered guide on how to get started:

Gather Supplies:Collect household items that can be used in the pretend school, such as books, pencils, papers, markers, an old calendar, and perhaps a dry-erase board if available. By transforming different rooms into a classroom or making full-scale evaluations like play school owners, they exercise their creative and cognitive abilities. This purposeful play not only prepares children for real school, but also strengthens their early learning abilities and supports their physical development. The Benefits of Pretend School for Young Children Swap Roles:After some time, consider swapping roles. This allows everyone to experience different perspectives. Learning how to play school becomes a lot more exciting when you have a variety of creative activities to keep it engaging. Here are some ideas to enrich the pretend school experience: Outdoor Classroom:If possible, occasionally hold the pretend school in an outdoor setting. This will allow them to appreciate nature and understand the importance of outdoor play in early childhood education.Remember, the goal is not to mirror a real school perfectly but to engage in purposeful play. Children should be encouraged to explore, experiment, and above all, have fun! This pretend play is a stepping stone for them to understand the hard work involved in teaching and learning, all the while developing vital social and cognitive skills. The Role of Dramatic Play in Child Development Chalk or Dry-Erase Board:This can serve as the main teaching tool for writing lesson plans, drawing, and explaining concepts.