Community Helpers Dramatic Play Labels

Tape each label on the bin or shelf where that prop lives, so children can find things and put them back at cleanup time. Use only the labels for props you actually have.

A cover and 4 pages of prop labels, 6 on each page, 24 in all. They read badges, radios, whistles, gloves, mail bags, helmets, stethoscopes, seeds, shovels, hard hats, books, bandages, thermometers, letters, packages, chef hats, rolling pins, wrenches, hammers, traffic cones, toothbrushes, watering cans, clipboards and first aid kits. The directions read: Cut out the labels. Stick each one on the matching prop in your play area.

Yes. We made it for Preschool to 1st Grade community helpers, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.

Pick one setting, such as the fire station, post office or doctor's office, print its signs, labels and cutouts, and add a few real props. The badges and the job application form let children choose a role and take turns.

The Community Helper Counting to 10 Clip Cards have an answer key. The rest are open activities, signs and crafts.