1. Drama in Early Years Supporting Dramatic Play

2. Pretend play provides an opportunity for children to make-believe

3. ..to dramatize

4. while planning..

5. solving problems..

6. using imagination..

7. developing creativity and language..

8. & refining social and physical skills.

9. The Home corner An area that is similiar to home

10. Home life is a big feature of children's dramatic play

11. Equipment

12. House equipment • Furniture, kitchen equipment, variety of dolls • Doll equipment, keys • Large mirror • Telephones • Ironing board and iron

13. Dress up • Variety of clothes • shoes, hats, jewellery, handbags • wallets, briefcases, • large scraps of fabric

14. Additional Materials • Shop, butchers, chemist • Hospital, Nurses and Doctors • Post Office • Train and travel • Mechanic, teacher, school

15. Small World Play • Farm, zoo with animals and • Dolls house with people and objects • Garage with cars and trucks • Collections of small items - miniature trees and roads • Superheros and villains