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Kids Love Dramatic Play!

One of the most popular centers at my facility is the Dramatic play area. In fact, the teachers normally have to remind the children to choose other centers until there is more room to play in the dramatic play area.

let’s think back to your childhood. Did you like to dress-up in your moms clothes or wear her make-up? Think about how that made you feel?

Kids love to role-play their parents and they love to pretend. Recently, my school-age teacher, thought it was a good idea to encourage the children to make their own store. Check out the picture below.

Source: Learning Days

The kids made the sign and the pretend money. We also added an old credit card machine and some change for the toy cash register.  The objective for the store is to teach the children how to count money, how to use a credit card, how to answer the store phone and how to greet customers.

In fact, there will be many skills gained from this center. One of the children wrote me a pretend check as they prepared the store. Check it out below.

I was so excited to receive that check. Too bad I could not take it to the bank to cash it, lol. When the school-age child gave me the check, I realized the importance of having dramatic play…it enhances a child’s creativity.

Have you ever thought about creating a Dramatic play wish list? Recently I was shopping in Sams Club and I spotted a playhouse that I would love to have on my playground. (see photo below)

On my Wish list!

I hope that you have been inspired to get creative with dramatic play and create a childcare business that kids love!

 If you need more ideas, check out the following sites below. I would love to hear about your dramatic play ideas. Feel free to share your comments below and  send a photo of your dramatic play area to childcarenews@aol.com.

Your photos may be featured on the Child Care Business Owner network!

Have a Great Week!

Shiketa

Resource Links

Dramatic Play Area ideas

Dramatic Play and Prop boxes

Kelly’s Kindergarten.com

Dramatic Play in Early Childhood

The importance of Dramatic Play

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Myra Saboor is Preparing to Expand Her ChildCare Business

Myra Saboor recently subscribed to the Going to Another Level Mastermind e-club because she has a vision to expand her business and she wants to leave wealth to her children. Read Myra’s inspiring story below.

Myra’s Background

In 2001, I enrolled in a local micro-enterprise program called WESSP (Women’s Economical Self Sufficiency Program) sponsored by the Center for Black Women’s Wellness. Prior to becoming a business owner, I worked full time retail in the craft & hobby industry as a store manager, craft specialist and education specialist.

Myra’s Desire

My desire was to combine my skills and create a business. After attempting several business opportunities, the child care business was the best match. While employed, I researched family child care in Georgia. I attended a workshop entitled: How to start a family child care business in Georgia; sponsored by the local R&R Service.

The workshop gave me an outline on how to create my business. From there, I joined a local association, networked with local providers and established my business adhering to the rule and regulation requirements with the state. In July of 2007, I enrolled my first toddler. Since 2007, I was awarded “Home of Distinction” in Georgia, Nationally Accredited through National Association of Family Child Care, have obtained my CDA, and current officer with Southside Providers’ Association.

Myra’s Expansion Goals

My goals are to expand my family child care to a group home, serving 7-18 families, and open a center. I want to increase my level on income by serving more families. I desire to create employment opportunities for the community and leave a legacy of wealth for my offspring.

~Myra F. Abdus-Saboor

Are you ready to expand your business? If so, Join Myra and many other childcare business owners that have a vision to expand their childcare business, subscribe to the List today!

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