Here are some questions that teachers can ask themselves once they have a dramatic play center set up and in use.
- Does the center incorporate a variety of materials that will encourage dramatic play of young children?
- Does the play center include materials that will stimulate literacy activities?
- Does the play center include teacher made and commercial props?
- Are the materials available that promote creativity and flexibility of play?
- Are all the materials developmentally appropriate?
- Are play props appropriate to theme?
- Does the play center reinforce physical, cognitive, and social skills?
- Are the children involved in play themes?
- Do projects stem from the play materials?
- Are children engaged in high levels of both social and cooperative play?
