Theater & Music Basket
Dress-Up Story Time
A basket of costumes and props that brings beloved stories to life through pretend play.
Ages 2+5 min prep
What you'll need
- A few simple costumes or accessories
- Silk scarves, crowns, or animal ears
- A favorite picture book
- Small props mentioned in the story
- A cozy reading corner
How to make it
- 1
Choose a story and gather related props and costumes.
- 2
Read the book together in a cozy spot.
- 3
Invite your child to act out scenes as you read.
- 4
Let them retell the story in their own words with the props.
Tip
Keep the basket accessible so children can return to the story independently.