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Encourage children to express themselves freely and creatively with art
materials. Do not be concerned if their creations do not look like something
recognizable to adults. To encourage creative expression, avoid projects where
children copy something an adult made.
Invite parents to come to school to teach the children a song in their home
language. Ask them to model how special clothing or instruments from their
home culture can be used.
Use simple “instruments” to make music. Pots and pans and wooden spoons
make good drums, wooden spoons can be rhythm sticks, and pot lids can
be cymbals.
Shop at garage sales for “real objects,” such as plastic tableware, old silverware,
pots and pans, and other household items, to put in your Dramatic Play Center.
These are sturdier, less expensive, and more realistic than toy versions.
Participate in pretend play along with your two year olds. Some of the children
will imitate you and others will start to pretend on their own. Ask questions
to extend play such as “Oh my, is the puppy sick? What can we do?”
Take cues from the children about items they would find interesting in the
Dramatic Play Center. For example, if the weather has become hot outside,
add child-sized outdoor chairs, beach towels, goggles, and “water wings” to
the Center.
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