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How to Make An Apple Orchard Dramatic Play Stand

September 6, 2022 No Comments

Create an engaging apple orchard dramatic play stand perfect for your toddlers and preschoolers.

Apple Orchard Dramatic Play Stand

Apple Orchard Dramatic Play Stand

The start of September signals a few things.  The start of football weekends, the hope of crisp mornings, and all things apples and pumpkins.

One of my favorite ways to bring the excitement of a new season into my home is by setting up this apple orchard dramatic play set up for my daughter.

I turn our market stand into a full apple orchard with menus, cash register, order slips, and delicious apple treats to order at the orchard.

Apple Orchard Dramatic Play Stand

What Is Dramatic Play?

Dramatic play or more commonly known as pretend play, is one of our favorite ways to play in our home.

The benefits of dramatic play set ups like this include:

  • sparing imagination
  • opening doors to creativity
  • allowing little ones to explore real world scenarios
  • encourages problem solving
  • helps to develop new vocabulary

How To Set Up

This apple orchard dramatic play stand may look complicated. However, it only takes a few items to recreate this.

All you need is to print the images out and include your own cash register and play food to set this up.

This kind of set up inspires creativity and leads to hours of independent play. Which we know for our toddlers is essential.

I love our market stand to help create dramatic play set ups like this, but it’s not necessary if you don’t have one.

You can create this apple orchard dramatic play stand with a cash register, a table, and a few baskets.

Apple orchard dramatic play stand

One of our favorite ways to play with this apple orchard dramatic play stand is to make it into a cafe.

Apple Orchard Dramatic Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers

These printables are part of the September resources for the Purposeful Play Community membership.  If you are interested in joining, click here!

Make sure to use coupon code FALL20 for 20% off!

Other Helpful Links:

September Toddler Activities 

25 Fun and Simple Activities For 2 Year Olds At Home

5 Early Literacy Tips For Parents

5 Components For A Predictable Daily Toddler Routine

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Hi! I’m Jayme! A former elementary teacher turned stay at home mom sharing toddler activities, mom tips, and educational resources to help you learn and play with your children. I believe in the power of PLAY and creating meaningful activities for you and your little ones to enjoy together.

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