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Dramatic "prop box"

Dramatic Play Box

Contains materials and equipment that encourage children to explore various roles.

Rubric Code: MXC6699

By gloriaharmon

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Project

Grade Levels: K-5, Undergraduate

Dramatic Play Box
	Unsatisfactory 1 pts	Satisfactory 3 pts	Excellent 5 pts
Container	Unsatisfactory Box needs to be moved by an adult or older child. Damages easily.	Satisfactory Box is lightweight, can be carried by an older toddler. Box is made of a sturdy material.	Excellent Box is lightweight, can be carried, or pulled, by a child within the 1-4 yr group. Made of pliable and durable material.
Prop Box is inviting	Unsatisfactory Encourages children to explore contents. Does not include ways or suggestions (such as clothing) to "step into" roles and practice taking someone else's perspective.	Satisfactory Encourages children to explore contents and show an interest in experimenting with articles. Provides suggestions for "stepping into" roles and practice taking someone else's perspective but no actual clothing or other put on props.	Excellent Encourages children to play with articles in a variety of ways. The items encourage play interaction between the children. Provides ways (such as clothing) to "step into" roles and practice taking someone else's perspective
Theme	Unsatisfactory There's a theme, but is slightly unclear. Theme doesn't match book and or Foundation block	Satisfactory There is a theme that is clear. The items allow for a varied range of play. Theme is similar to book and or Foundation block but isn't the same	Excellent There is a theme that is clear, but also allows for a mixture of categories. Children are able to mix and match items for a good range of variety. Theme is the same as book and or Foundation block
Safety	Unsatisfactory The props have no sharp or pointed edges.	Satisfactory The props are free of sharp, pointed or rough edges or corners. The props are made of soft pliable materials. Items are age appropriate.	Excellent The props are smooth and rounded. There are no items smaller than 3" diameter that can be swallowed. All items are made with non-toxic paints.
Quantity	Unsatisfactory Contains enough materials for 1-2 children	Satisfactory Contains enough material for 2-3 children to play and share.	Excellent Contains enough material for 3-5 children to play and have a large variety to choose from.
Non-Sexist/Multicultural	Unsatisfactory Material could be used by either sex, however, may not be understood by another culture	Satisfactory Materials are non-sexist and multicultural. Some assistance may be necessary to understand English directions.	Excellent Materials can be used in play by any child from any culture. Materials and theme also allow for ideas from other culturals to be integrated.
Book is integrated	Unsatisfactory The items in the box make a "suggestion" toward a particular book.	Satisfactory The idea of the theme of the box is taken from a specific book. The items are sufficient to pass as the books story.	Excellent The theme of the box is based on a children's book. The characters can be played by any of the children. The story line is simple to understand and play out.
Attractively presented/creative	Unsatisfactory The play box and its contents are clean and with little wear.	Satisfactory The play box and its contents are colorful and inviting. The outside of the box gives a good indication of the theme inside.	Excellent The play box is decorated so that it shows the theme. There are scenes showing different things the children can do with the contnts. The props are newer, colorful and pleasant to handle.

Keywords:

Dramatic Play, Prop Box

Subjects:

Arts and Design

Types:

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