30+ Pretend Play Ideas

We love pretend play at our house. There is no better way to have kids take on different roles and use their imaginations. Setting up a dramatic play activity can be intimidating, but it doesn't need to be. Here are some favorite ways to pretend from The PLAY Group to help get you started.

Pretend Cooking and Food Activities
Pretend Lemonade Stand from Bath Activities for Kids

Pretend Cooking with Real Food Scraps from Train up a Child
Pretend Birthday Party using Playdough from Mess for Less
Teddy Bear Picnic from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
Tea Party Bath from Bath Activities for Kids
Birthday Cake Bath from Bath Activities for Kids
Ice Cream Parlor Pretend Play from Bath Activities for Kids

Pretend Sensory Activities

Penquin Sensory Bin and Small World Play from Train up a Child

Gardening Bath from Bath Activities for Kids

Pretend Playdough Zoo from Mess for Less

Imaginative Space Activities from Bath Activities for Kids

Gardening Bath from Bath Activities for Kids

Bird’s Nest Sensory Bin from Train up a Child

Beach Bath from Bath Activities for Kids

Jello Ocean Small World from Growing a Jeweled Rose

Insect Sensory Bin from Train up a Child

Sensory Tea Party from Growing a Jeweled Rose

Dress Up Activities

Vet's Office with Free Printable from Mess for Less

Astronaut Pretend Play and Study of the Moon from Train up a Child

10 Simple Tips for Dress Up Play from B Inspired Mama

Overcoming Doctor Fears through Play from Growing a Jeweled Rose

The ABC’s of Imaginative Play from Train up a Child

Pretend Play with Toys

Pretend Play- Magical Fairy Garden from Growing a Jeweled Rose

Imaginative Play with Toobs from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

Goodnight Moon Storybook Bath from Growing a Jeweled Rose

BIG Small World- Construction Site from Bath Activities for Kids

Creative Pretend Play
Box Cars and Trains from Mess for Less
Pretend Elevator from Housing a Forest
25 Ideas for How to Make Puppets with Kids from B Inspired Mama

Pretend Play Motor Activities

Kids Boating Bath from Bath Activities for Kids

Little Bear Pretend Play and Study of the Sun from Train up a Child
Fanciful Puddle Jumping& Monster Stomping from Growing a Jeweled Rose
Race Car Play Bath from Bath Activities for Kids

As you can see, creating pretend play opportunities for kids can be pretty simple and you can use many things that you already have at home. 

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