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Great news — play is good for you.  Even more so for your kids.  Guess what happens when you facilitate play with some background  information, a few props and specific roles?

Well, positive development happens.  Research says that facilitating  “mature play“  increases social, physical and thinking skills!  In other words, kids are developing things like  social skills, self-control, imagination, reasoning, problem solving and literacy.

Bakery is a fun activity to pretend play.  Facilitate the play with information, props and roles.

1.  Information: What can you buy at the bakery?

Visit a bakery or read  a book about bakeries like The Baker’s Dozen, a bakery counting book.

2.  Props: What props can you use to play bakery?

muffin tins, trays, mixing spoons, bowls, colorful play dough, plastic knives, rolling pins, cookie cutters, buttons, beads, pompoms, cloth, glue, stickers, paper, aprons, chef’s hat, play money, purses, shopping bags

3.  Roles: Who is at the bakery?

The baker, a cashier and customers.

Now, pick a role and get playing!  I can’t guarantee it but I’m pretty sure you’re kids are going to have fun while they’re getting smarter!

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