Dressing up is a great way for children to explore identities, roles and responsibilities. Some children may want to just wear the costume while they go about their play, but as roleplay skills develop, they can use them to expand their play.
Here are some ideas to expand play with princess costumes:
- Princess costumes can be made out of any dress or even other outfits
- Add or make a crown to go with it
- Ask the children what princesses do
- Expand on their play by introducing other characters
- Princess are often depicted as being helpful. How can the children be helpful for others?
Don’t have the complete costume or the funds to buy one? No worries! Create your own out of paper, cardboard or spare material. Children have amazing imaginations! Sometimes they just need you to get them started.
Do you have any examples of princess play that you can share? Comment below!
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