Dramatic Play Area - Always A Work In Progress

As with the whole learning environment, it's a work in progress, as it always is. The dramatic play area is no different. I've been thrifting for storage for this area and have one shelf set (a few more not picture in progress).

So here's a shot of one shelf. There are some IKEA tins cooking pots and pans. I love them because they are affordable and realistic! I found these great wooden coaster that work perfectly as plates at our local thrift store! At the bottom are slice fruits and veggies, which are always a hit, and on the top are another favorite company's item, the Melissa & Doug cookies...although the frosting on one is missing in this pic :) 

I set up a play invitation for Little, pizza and birthday cake making, again from Melissa & Doug. She insisted I sing happy birthday to her duck after she created her cake. This activity kept her busy for quite some time. 

We have a lot of other items in our play area, but again I'm trying to go to more realistic looking pieces (wood, metal, etc.). More pictures to come as more changes are made :)