Costume Capers in Extended Day

The children continue to create costumes in Extended Day.

Making their own costumes allows them to take ownership and enhance their dramatic play.

This type of play allows the children to practice their social-emotional skills, build fine motor skills, problem solve, and further their creativity.

They are able to see their creations through from start to finish.

This builds confidence and independence.

Morah Estee gave us a large box.

The children wanted to make it into a play house.

They decorated the inside and outside with Sharpie drawings.

 We cut a door on one end and hung fabric on the other side to create an entrance and an exit.

The children have been including the playhouse in their dramatic play. They dress up and bring materials inside.

During outside time, we have started to hang up the wood pieces that the children painted on Yard day.

The children are adding them to the wooden collage on the playground fence.

Hammering nails builds muscle and gross motor skills.

Recently we have introduced the costumes during outside play.

The children are able to use them in a new environment. It's so exciting to see this thread continue! We will keep you updated.