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Make your children’s favorite stories come to life with a store front. Place the store front along a bike path and let children create their own story —maybe a lemonade stand, a counter at a bank, post office or fast food restaurant – the possibilities are as plentiful as the imagination. Just remember: as the teacher or care provider, “if you dominate the play, you take away some of the creative value for the children” (Miller, 1989. p. 41). Let them be in control.
Several store fronts strategically placed in an outdoor play area create a friendly small town effect
Check out The Adventurous Child and The Outdoor Preschool Store for more information!
