School Jobs Dramatic Play

Week 3 Activity - Detailed Instructions

Learning Objectives

Students will explore different school roles through play
Students will develop empathy and understanding for school workers
Students will practice social skills and cooperation

Materials Needed

Dress-up clothes for different jobs
Props: clipboards, play phones, books, cleaning supplies
Name tags for different roles
Play money and cash register
Pretend food for cafeteria play

Preparation Steps

1Set up different stations representing school jobs
2Gather costumes and props for each role
3Create simple job description cards with pictures
4Arrange furniture to create realistic play spaces

Step-by-Step Instructions

Introduce each dramatic play station and available roles

Demonstrate how to use props safely and appropriately

Divide students into small groups to rotate through stations

Allow 10-15 minutes at each station

Encourage students to interact with each other in their roles

Take photos of students engaged in different roles

Gather for reflection on what they learned about each job

Assessment

Observe students' understanding of different job responsibilities
Note social interaction and cooperation skills
Document creative problem-solving during play
Listen to conversations about job importance

Teaching Tips

Rotate through stations to facilitate and extend play
Encourage students to try roles they might not initially choose
Ask open-ended questions to extend thinking
Connect play experiences back to real school helpers

Extension Activities

Additional ways to extend and enrich this learning experience

1
Invite real school workers to visit and share about their jobs
2
Create a classroom job system based on school roles
3
Write thank you letters to school workers
4
Make a video showing students in different school job roles

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Role Play

60 minutes

Small groups rotating through stations