🚨 STOP EVERYTHING 🚨 I have officially found the most stunning wooden chocolates to ever exist. Like, if I were a toddler, I would be losing my entire mind over this Valentine’s Day dramatic play setup. A tea party? With gorgeous wooden sweets? And a Velcro cake that you can actually slice and serve like a refined little host? Montessori Practical Life, but make it adorable. 💅🏻 Drop VALENTINE for all of my favorite finds! Also, you might notice a real chocolate box sitting on top of the shelf in this setup. Yeah… I’ve been saving that since last Christmas, knowing I needed to make an activity out of it. But now that I’ve officially dipped my toe into the dramatic play world (because let’s be real, I was out here trying so hard to follow the Montessori “rules” for years), I need your ideas. What should I do with it?! Traditional Montessori doesn’t include dramatic play, because it prioritizes real experiences over pretend ones. But after working with my students who are experiencing homelessness, I’ve realized that for some children—especially those who may not have experienced fancy tea parties, bakeries, or elaborate social gatherings—dramatic play is a bridge to the real world. It helps them explore roles, build confidence, and engage in deep, meaningful social play. And honestly? I love it. So, tell me—what should I do with this chocolate box?! Fill it with Pom Pom treats for an open-and-serve experience? Make it a sorting activity? Use it as a secret treasure box? Help me out, dramatic play pros!
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