Pretend Play Restaurant

Teach Words

Playing restaurant involves complex thinking and vocabulary.

Help your child think about going out to eat, the menu, the server, the waiting for food.

Plan the Play

A great way to start is to write a MENU.

Help your child pick out the food and write up a menu. (Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Apple Slices, Juice, Milk, Cookies, etc.)

Young kids can draw or cut out pictures.

Manila folders make great menus.

*Add prices to make it more challenging for older kids.

You’ll need a table, kitchen, notebook and pencil for server, pretend or real food and plates, utensils and napkins.

Plan the Roles

Pick JOBS. Who will be the server, customer, cook, *cashier for older kids?

Play!!

IMAGINE, PLAY AND LEARN!

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