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Prop Boxes

By Karen Cox | Affiliate Disclosure | Filed Under: Centers

Teacher

Small dry erase board and marker, Checklist sheets, Erasable weather chart (laminate to make erasable), Pens, Mini pocket chart, Other mini charts, Paper, Pointer, Books, Flash cards

Doctor

Doctor’s or Nurse’s Coat, Scrub shirt, Stethoscope, Cloth bandage wraps, X-rays, Empty medicine bottles, Shot syringes (without needle), Bandaids

Firefighters

Fire hats, Black boots, Oxygen tanks (made from 2 liter bottles), Raincoat, Short pieces of hose, Hand bell, First Aid kit

Construction Worker

Tools, Belt, Hat, Toolbox, Orange vests, Blueprints, Safety glasses

Police

Walkie-talkies, Blue shirts, Notepads, Pens, Badge, Hat

Painters

Paint caps, Empty paint cans, Paint sticks, Paint rollers, Paint brushes, Aprons, Low step stool

Dancers

Scarves, Streamers, Tutus, Tap shoes, Ballet shoes,Top hats, Dancing cane

Cowboys

Cowboy hats, Ropes, Boots, Denim vests, Bandanas, Cowboy shirts, Chaps

Post Office

All size envelopes, Bubble mailers, Stamps (canceled), Priority mail envelopes, Cardboard boxes, Packaging tape, Tube mailer, Mailbox, Paper, Pens

Hair Salon

Curling iron (cut off cord), Empty shampoo and conditioner bottles, Empty hairspray bottle (can fill with water), Clips, Barrettes, Rollers, Combs, Brushes, Empty fingernail polish bottles, Cape

Office

File folders, Filing crate, Index cards, Index card boxes, Legal pads, Note pads, Pens, Pencils, While you were out pads, Paper clips, Stapler, Phone

Grocery Store

Cash register, Price tags, Play food, Small empty food containers, Money, Baskets for shoppers, Brown paper grocery bags

Clothing Store

Dress-up clothes, Money, Hangers or hooks, Clothes rack, Cash register, Paper bags, Mirror, Sales slips, Fashion magazines, Price tags.

Shoe Store

Old shoes in different sizes, Shoe boxes, Chairs, Ruler, Cash register, Money, Purses

Flower Shop

Artificial flowers, vases, Money, Baskets, Phone, Notepad, Pens

Bakery

Rolling pins, Aprons, Oven mitts, Cupcake tins, Cake pans, Mixing bowls, Hand held manual mixers, Measuring cups, Cookie sheets, Paper cupcake cups, Measuring spoons, Spatulas, Wooden mixing spoons, Dishcloths, Towels, Empty food containers, Empty milk cartons

Ice Cream Shop

Pom-Pom balls for the ice cream, Empty ice cream buckets, Ice cream bowls, Spoons, Ice cream scoops, Menu/price list, Money

Restaurant

Menus, Table cloth, Serving plate, Cloth napkins, Silverware, Dishes, Aprons, Play food, Notepads, Pens, Silk flower centerpieces, Play credit cards, Play checks, Chef hat, Place mats, Serving tray

Pet Care

Food bowl, Rawhide bones, Pet carrier, Stuffed animal pets, Collar, Leash, Pet bed, Pet toys

Baby Care

Dolls, Doll clothes, Velcro diapers, Bottles, Baby blankets, High chair, Doll crib, Empty baby food jars, Baby spoons, Rattles, Small stuffed toys, Empty powder and wet wipe containers, Bibs

Baby Bath

Plastic dolls, Hand towels, Sponges, Dish pans or water table, Water smocks, Water, Liquid soap, Diapers

Fishing

Fishing poles, Plastic worms, Bucket, Fishing net, Hat

Camping

Sleeping bags, Sticks, Maps, Back packs, Flashlights, Small tent, Cooking utensils, Play food, Butterfly net, Logs made out of rolled brown paper with red, orange, and yellow tissue paper for pretend fire, Binoculars, Compass, Canteen, Paper plates, First-aid kit

Travel

Suitcase, Travel books, Tickets, Money, Maps, Clothes, Grooming items, Pajamas

Picnic

Blanket, Picnic basket, Paper plates and cups, Play food

Beach

Suntan lotion bottles, Sunglasses, Flip flops, Radio, Swim fins, Face mask, Beach hats, Beach ball, Towels, Ice chest, Juice cans, Cassette tapes of beach songs, Buckets, Pails, Sand molds, Beach chairs, Mini umbrella

Stage

Microphone, Colored flashlights, Strobe light, Cloth for curtains, Chairs for audience, Large blocks for stage, Costumes

Garden

Garden gloves, Trowels, Watering can, Flower pots, Artificial plants and flowers, Bird feeder, Wind socks, Knee pads, Aprons, Straw hats, Plastic vegetables

Snow

Mittens, Ear muffs, Warm hats, Scarves, Sweaters, Buckets and shovels, Snow (cotton balls, Styrofoam)

Rain

Raincoats, Rain boots, Umbrellas, Rain/thunder sounds CD

Castle

Cone-shaped princess hats (can make with paper and streamers), Crowns, Fancy shoes, Robes (red capes with white fur), Princess dresses, Chair for throne, Cardboard box castle.

Tea Party

Table cloth, Tea set, Cloth napkins, Hats, Gloves, Dress-up clothes, Plastic vase with flowers

Birthday Party

Party hats, Party blowers, Party cups and plates, Streamers, Mylar Balloons (the kind on a stick), pretend cakes (Lakeshore makes a set that you can stick play candles in), Inexpensive gift wrap and bows, Tape and scissors, Boxes, Gift bags and tissue paper

Bible

Colored coat (Joseph), Blue veil (Mary), Lion costume, Sheep costume, Angel costume, Sandals, Pieces of cloth w/ headbands

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