Farmer's Market Printable Dramatic Play Kit: Sparking Imagination and Learning

Are you looking to add a touch of creativity and education to your child's playtime? Introducing the Farmer's Market Printable Dramatic Play Kit! This kit includes an awning, flag, open sign, bunting banner, and food labels to set the stage for a fun and interactive pretend play experience.

Sensory Activity Bins:

Silicone Fruit and Veggies Bin:

Fill this bin with realistic-looking silicone fruits and vegetables from @nugg_butts to spark tactile sensations and encourage imaginative play.

Pasta & Grains Bin:

Utilize egg noodles as a taste-safe filler in this sensory bin to introduce different textures and promote sensory exploration through touch.

Cash Register Checkout:

Enhance cognitive skills by incorporating a cash register into the play, where children can role-play as vendors or customers, practicing basic math and social interaction.

Benefits of Sensory Play:

Engaging in sensory activities like those provided in this Farmer's Market kit can benefit children in various ways, including improving fine motor skills, enhancing cognitive development, fostering creativity, and aiding in language and social skills development.

Vocabulary List (25 words):

1. Fruit

2. Vegetable

3. Market

4. Stall

5. Customer

6. Vendor

7. Cash

8. Register

9. Scale

10. Price

11. Buy

12. Sell

13. Bunting

14. Banner

15. Checkout

16. Open

17. Sign

18. Awning

19. Produce

20. Grocery

21. Basket

22. Shopping

23. Play

24. Role

25. Pretend

Unleash your child's imagination and educational potential with the Farmer's Market Printable Dramatic Play Kit, designed to make learning fun and interactive through sensory-rich activities.

Dive into Mermaid and Sea Animal Ocean Sensory Play: A Flisat Table Adventure

Sensory play is a wonderful way to engage children in hands-on learning, stimulating their senses and fostering creativity. It provides an opportunity for children to explore, experiment, and discover new textures, colors, and shapes. This blog post will guide you through three exciting sensory play trays for the IKEA Flisat table, each designed to transport your child to an enchanting underwater world filled with mermaids and sea creatures. Don’t forget to snag the Surf Shack Printables so that you can bring this fabulous ocean theme to life for Ocean Week!

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Flisat Table Bin 1: Mermaid Insert

Our first sensory tray features the Mermaid Insert from WonderYearsPlay. This activity insert is perfect for filling with rice or chickpeas, creating a colorful and tactile experience. We used rainbow-painted chickpeas from @curiouswren to add a magical touch to our mermaid world. To recreate this setup, here’s what you’ll need:

• Mermaid Flisat Table insert (Use code GOODNIGHTFOX to save!)

• Colored chickpeas

• Plastic fish toys

• Bucket & shovel beach kit

• Mermaid match game

• Play shells

• Sea animal waterproof cards

Here’s how you can create your own colored rice or chickpeas at home:

How to make colored rice for flisat table sensory play:

1. Measure out the desired amount of rice.

2. In a zip-lock bag, add rice and a few drops of food coloring.

3. Add a teaspoon of vinegar to help the color adhere to the rice.

4. Seal the bag and shake until the rice is evenly coated with color.

5. Spread the rice out on a baking sheet to dry.

How to make colored chickpeas for flisat table sensory play:

1. Place chickpeas in a zip-lock bag.

2. Add a few drops of acrylic paint to the bag.

3. Seal the bag and shake until the chickpeas are coated in paint.

4. Spread the chickpeas out on a baking sheet to dry.

These colorful fillers create a vibrant and interactive environment for your child to explore, matching and sorting different mermaids by color.

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Flisat Table Bin 2: Coral Reef Tray

The Coral Reef Tray uses magnetic sand as a base filler, providing a unique texture that mimics the ocean floor. To create the coral reef, use dried pasta noodles of different shapes and sizes, painted in various colors with acrylic paint. Here’s how to prepare the pasta:

1. Select different pasta shapes such as bow ties, rotini, and shells.

2. Lay the pasta out on a protected surface.

3. Paint each shape with acrylic paint in bright coral colors like pink, orange, and yellow.

4. Let the pasta dry completely before adding it to the tray.

Arrange the painted pasta on top of the magnetic sand to create a vibrant coral reef, and add small sea animal figures to enhance the underwater adventure.

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Flisat Table Bin 3: Taste Safe Beach Small World Play

Our final sensory tray is a taste-safe Jello beach, perfect for younger children. This tray combines crushed graham crackers for sand with blue jello for the ocean, creating an immersive and edible play experience. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Crush graham crackers to create a sandy texture.

2. Prepare blue jello according to the package instructions and pour it into a shallow tray.

3. Once the jello has set, add the crushed graham crackers to one side of the tray to represent the beach.

4. Place small ocean animal figures into the jello for children to dig out.

5. For added fun, use whipped cream to create white foamy water on the beach.

This tray allows children to enjoy sensory play while also exploring new tastes and textures in a safe way.

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The Benefits of Sensory Play

Sensory play is an invaluable tool for early childhood development. It helps to build fine motor skills, enhances cognitive growth, and promotes language development. Through activities like these mermaid and sea animal trays, children can learn about the ocean, develop their imagination, and engage in meaningful play.

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Mermaid and Ocean Vocabulary for Preschoolers:

1. Mermaid

2. Ocean

3. Coral

4. Reef

5. 5. Fish

6. Seaweed

7. Shell

8. Starfish

9. Crab

10. Dolphin

11. Whale

12. Jellyfish

13. Octopus

14. Seagull

15. Beach

16. Sand

17. Wave

18. Boat

19. Tide

20. Current

21. Anchor

22. Buoy

23. Sailor

24. Lagoon

25. Harbor

By incorporating these words into your sensory play activities, you can help your child expand their vocabulary while having fun. Dive into these mermaid and sea animal sensory trays and watch your child’s creativity and learning soar!

Pretend Play Vet Clinic: A Fun Sensory Play Setup for Kids

Creating a pretend play vet clinic is a fantastic way to spark imaginative play while teaching kids about animal care, empathy, and fine motor skills. Whether your child dreams of being a veterinarian or simply loves animals, this vibrant sensory bin setup will keep them engaged in hands-on learning.

This DIY vet clinic is designed with teal and coral pink pastel decor, making it an inviting space for little animal doctors. With an interactive patient intake form, a cozy waiting area, and fun “X-ray” printables, kids will feel like real veterinarians caring for their furry patients!

Materials Needed for a DIY Vet Clinic Play Setup

To create this immersive play experience, you’ll need:

✔️ Sensory bin containers (IKEA Flisat table works great!)

✔️ Teal and coral pink printable vet clinic signs (awning, flag, banner, X-ray board, waiting room sign)

✔️ Printable patient intake forms

✔️ Stuffed animal dogs and cats OR resin pet figurines

✔️ Wooden dramatic play vet tools (stethoscope, syringe, thermometer, bandages, clipboard, and medicine bottles)

✔️ Themed sensory fillers (see ideas below!)

Learning Objectives by Age Group

0-6 months: Sensory exploration with textures and colors.

6-12 months: Fine motor play with soft animals and textured fillers.

12 months-2 years: Engaging in pretend play by “caring” for pets.

3-4 years: Role-playing a vet visit, practicing simple problem-solving.

4-6 years: Using pretend tools, writing on patient intake forms, and sorting animals by type or “injury.”

Vet Clinic Dramatic Play Decor & Setup

This pretend vet clinic feels realistic with these fun printables and props:

• Teal and coral pink striped awning: Sets the scene for a welcoming animal hospital.

• Hanging flag with a paw print logo: A fun way to mark the clinic entrance!

• Waiting Room Sign: Encourages kids to “check-in” their pets before their appointment.

• Patient Intake Form: Includes spots for pet names, symptoms, and treatment plans.

• X-ray Board: Printables showing different animal bones for an interactive learning experience.

• Vet Clinic Banner: Ties everything together with a professional-looking sign.

This printable decor makes it easy to transform any playroom into a vet clinic in minutes!

Sensory Bin 1: Animal Check-Up Station

Materials:

✔️ Filler: Cotton balls or white rice (to mimic a vet exam table)

✔️ Tools: Wooden stethoscope, syringe, thermometer

✔️ Animals: Resin dog and cat figurines OR stuffed animals

✔️ Printables: Patient intake forms

Activity Instructions:

1. Have kids “check-in” their pet by filling out a patient intake form.

2. Use the wooden stethoscope to “listen” to the pet’s heartbeat.

3. Give shots and take temperatures using the pretend play tools.

4. Discuss how vets care for pets and why check-ups are important.

🔎 Activity Extender: Add toy X-ray sheets and have kids “scan” their pet for broken bones!

Sensory Bin 2: Pet Grooming & Care

Materials:

✔️ Filler: Kinetic sand or oatmeal (to mimic fur)

✔️ Tools: Small brush, comb, sponge, spray bottle

✔️ Animals: Stuffed animal dogs and cats

✔️ Accessories: Mini bows, bandanas, or pet collars

Activity Instructions:

1. Pretend that some pets need a bath and grooming before their vet appointment.

2. Brush and “trim” their fur using safe pretend tools.

3. Dress them up with tiny bandanas or bows!

💡 Activity Extender: Give kids a spray bottle of water + a drop of essential oil for a fun “pet spa” experience.

Sensory Bin 3: Pet Surgery & Recovery Room

Materials:

✔️ Filler: Blue dyed chickpeas (represent medicine pills)

✔️ Tools: Tweezers, mini cups, small bandages

✔️ Animals: Resin pets with pretend “injuries” (a paw wrapped in gauze, etc.)

Activity Instructions:

1. Use tweezers to sort “medicine” (blue chickpeas) into tiny cups.

2. Wrap “injured” pets in soft fabric or bandages.

3. Create a recovery area with small beds and blankets.

🩺 Activity Extender: Let kids “write prescriptions” for their pets on mini notepads!

Why Sensory Play is Important

This vet clinic sensory play setup encourages:

✔️ Fine motor skills (using tweezers, stethoscope, and bandages)

✔️ Cognitive development (problem-solving while diagnosing pets)

✔️ Social-emotional learning (practicing empathy and care for animals)

✔️ Early writing skills (filling out intake forms and prescriptions)

Week-Long Lesson Plan for a Pet-Themed Learning Week

📅 Monday: Read a book about visiting the vet (e.g., Biscuit Visits the Vet).

📅 Tuesday: Pretend play with the Vet Clinic Sensory Bins.

📅 Wednesday: Practice sorting pets by size, color, or breed.

📅 Thursday: Make a DIY collar tag craft for stuffed animals.

📅 Friday: Watch an educational video about real veterinarians.

📅 Saturday: Go on a field trip to a pet store or visit an animal shelter.

📅 Sunday: Review new words and role-play a vet clinic visit with a friend or sibling.

25 Vocabulary Words for a Vet-Themed Sensory Play Setup

1. Vet

2. Patient

3. Stethoscope

4. Syringe

5. Bandage

6. X-ray

7. Check-up

8. Grooming

9. Medicine

10. Thermometer

11. Diagnosis

12. Treatment

13. Surgery

14. Recovery

15. Paw

16. Tail

17. Fur

18. Rescue

19. Hospital

20. Vaccine

21. Waiting room

22. Collar

23. Adoption

24. Nurse

25. Care

This pretend play vet clinic setup provides hours of educational fun, fostering creativity and problem-solving while engaging kids in meaningful play. Whether you’re using resin figurines or stuffed animals, printable vet forms, or wooden doctor tools, this interactive sensory experience is a perfect indoor activity for toddlers and preschoolers.

Ready to set up your own vet clinic play station? Grab my printable vet clinic dramatic play set to make it easy!

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🐶 Pet Kits are coming Dec 12 🐶

I’m so excited to share that I’ve teamed up with @_busy_littles and @curiouswren to bring you three amazing pet theme dramatic play kits bundle into one!

Kits will include:

🐩 Dog breed flashcards from @goodnightfox

🐕 Dog breed resin pieces from @_busy_littles

🦴 Colorful matching bones from @_busy_littles

🐾 Three color jars of playdoh from @curiouswren

👩🏻‍⚕️Printable Vet Kit by @goodnightfox

🐕‍🦺 Printable Pet Adoption Kit by @goodnightfox

🛁 Printable Dog Wash Kit by @goodnightfox

All of this goodness is dropping on December 12th and shipping in time for the holidays! So for you last minute shoppers here’s your chance to sneak one more amazing gift under the tree for your little animal lovers. There will only be 10 kits available on drop day.

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Boba Bubble Team Themed Dramatic Play Setup for Kids!

🧋 Bubble Tea Party 🧋 Are you ready to unleash your child's imagination and create a magical boba shop experience right at home? Look no further than our stunning pastel colored pink, purple, and teal kit designed to transform your Flisat table into a boba lover's dream! This immersive kit includes everything you need to bring the boba shop experience to life, from an adorable awning to a delightful menu, a charming flag, a vibrant banner, a boba truck, and even tea cups - the list goes on!

At Goodnight Fox, we believe in providing your little ones with the most authentic and engaging play experiences. That's why we've gone the extra mile by including a variety of additional props - like the felt dumplings from @pockets.of.sweetness - to truly enhance the sensory aspect of this dramatic play setup. But we didn't stop there! We've also added real boba toppings such as tapioca pearls, aloe vera chunks, and almond pudding, ensuring that your child's sensory tub will be filled with a thrilling range of textures and fun.
One of the highlights of this boba bubble team themed play setup is the opportunity for your kids to become master boba tea creators. They'll be able to scoop their favorite toppings and pour the tea, experimenting with different combinations to create their own unique concoctions. This not only encourages creativity, but also promotes fine motor skills and sensory exploration.

But it's not just about the play - our boba bubble team themed play setup offers a wealth of benefits for your child's development. Through open-ended dramatic play, kids can explore social skills, problem-solving, language development, and cooperation as they take on roles and interact with others in their boba shop. Moreover, this immersive play experience can help foster imagination and creativity in young minds, enabling them to think outside the box and embrace their natural curiosity.
In the age of technology and screens, our boba bubble team themed play setup provides a wonderful opportunity for children to unplug, engage in hands-on play, and let their imaginations soar. Each element of our kit has been thoughtfully crafted to ignite their senses and transport them to a world of playful exploration, all while having a blast.

So, why wait? Turn your Flisat table into a vibrant boba shop today with our remarkable pastel colored pink, purple, and teal kit. Watch as your child's eyes light up with excitement and see their creativity flourish as they embark on their boba adventure. With every scoop, pour, and sip, their imaginations will be ignited, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Get ready to create a boba bubble team themed dramatic play setup that will enchant your child and provide endless hours of playtime fun. Order your kit today and let the boba shop magic begin!

National Pick Strawberries Day

Happy National Pick Strawberries Day! We’re so lucky in that we live right next to Watsonville which is the strawberry capital of the US. And for Mother’s Day this year we took Sofie strawberry picking as a family. It was so much fun to watch her snag all of the strawberries and eat them as we went. The whole trip inspired me to design this adorable Strawberry Picking Dramatic play kit. How cute are these sensory set ups by @allthibgslambandroo and @pockets.of.sweetness!?

Picnic-Themed Sensory Play Setup for Toddlers

Picnic-Themed Sensory Play Setup for Toddlers

Transform your sensory play space into a fun and educational picnic adventure! This picnic-themed sensory play setup is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, combining creativity, fine motor skills, and imaginative play. With hands-on activities like kite-making, felt food picnics, and bug sorting, your child will enjoy hours of meaningful learning through play.

List of Materials Needed

• Printable picnic-themed sensory play kit from GoodnightFox

• Felt food (sandwiches, fruits, desserts)

• Printables for kite-making (or construction or craft paper)

• Picnic blanket

• Kid-safe scissors, markers, and string for kite activity

• Sorting tray or small containers for bug activity

• Play bugs: ladybugs, ants, butterflies, snails (printables included)

• Place settings (plates, utensils, napkins)

Overview of Learning Objectives by Age Group

• Age 0-6mo: Sensory exposure with textures and colors on the picnic blanket.

• Age 6mo-12mo: Encouraging grasping and sensory exploration with felt food.

• Age 12mo-2yr: Developing fine motor skills by handling felt food and sorting bugs.

• Age 3yr-4yr: Imaginative play with kite flying and picnic setups.

• Age 4yr-6yr: Practicing counting, sorting, and problem-solving with bug activity.

Decor Setup

This sensory play setup mimics a sunny day picnic! Spread a cheerful picnic blanket on the floor or table and arrange colorful felt food, plates, and utensils. Add paper kites for an imaginative twist, and bring in the printable bug sorting page for a fun, themed educational activity.

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Activity 1: Make a Cut-Out Kite & Pretend to Fly It

Materials List:

• Printable Kite

• Scissors

• String or yarn

• Markers or crayons (optional)

Activity Instructions:

1. Provide your child with colorful paper and help them cut out a kite shape.

2. Decorate the kite with markers, stickers, or crayons.

3. Attach string or yarn to the kite for a handle.

4. Encourage your child to “fly” their kite around the sensory play area, pretending it’s a windy day!

Learning Objectives:

• Strengthening fine motor skills with cutting and drawing.

• Encouraging imaginative play and storytelling.

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Activity 2: Felt Food Pretend Picnic

Materials List:

• Felt food (or play food alternatives)

• Plates, cups, napkins, utensils

• Picnic blanket

Activity Instructions:

1. Show your child how to set the picnic place settings.

2. Let them arrange felt food items on the plates.

3. Encourage pretend play as they serve food to “guests” or stuffed animals.

Learning Objectives:

• Developing spatial awareness while setting the table.

• Boosting social-emotional skills through pretend play.

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Sensory Bin 3: Count and Sort the Picnic Bugs

Materials List:

• Printable bug sorting page from GoodnightFox

• Play bugs (ladybugs, ants, butterflies, snails)

• Sorting tray or containers

Activity Instructions:

1. Lay out the printable sorting page with labeled sections for each type of bug.

2. Have your child count and sort the bugs into categories.

3. Discuss bug characteristics (color, shape, etc.) for added educational value.

Learning Objectives:

• Strengthening counting and sorting skills.

• Introducing early science concepts about insects.

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Benefits of Sensory Play

Sensory play setups like this picnic theme foster creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor development. It also encourages independent play, helping toddlers stay busy and engaged. Through sorting and imaginative activities, children develop cognitive and social-emotional skills crucial for early childhood learning.

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Week-Long Picnic Themed Lesson Plan

Saturday & Sunday:

• Engage with the full picnic-themed sensory play setup.

Monday:
• Make and decorate a paper picnic basket craft.
• Create picnic-themed coloring pages.
• Practice counting with felt food items.

Tuesday:
• Build a bug house using recycled materials.
• Explore nature (real or pretend) to find bugs.
• Pretend to pack a picnic basket for an outdoor adventure.

Wednesday:
• Play a memory game with felt food pieces.
• Use the kite to act out a storytelling game about a picnic day.
• Engage in a scavenger hunt for picnic items around the house.

Thursday:
• Practice simple addition and subtraction with felt food.
• Sing songs about bugs and picnics.
• Sort picnic items by color or size.

Friday:
• Host a “picnic party” with stuffed animals or friends.
• Create a bug habitat diorama.
• Write a simple story about a picnic adventure.

25 Picnic-Themed Vocabulary Words

1. Picnic

2. Blanket

3. Basket

4. Kite

5. Ant

6. Butterfly

7. Ladybug

8. Snail

9. Felt

10. Plate

11. Cup

12. Napkin

13. Sandwich

14. Apple

15. Cookie

16. Pretend

17. Sort

18. Count

19. Fly

20. Summer

21. Grass

22. Trees

23. Table

24. Fun

25. Friends

Bring this picnic-themed sensory play setup to life with your little ones and create lasting memories through imaginative and educational activities!

Flower Shop Dramatic Play

Spring is here! And I’m so happy with how this little Flower Shop turned out. It was the perfect way to celebrate spring and also Sofie’s love of watering plants and flowers. I designed this little Flower Market setup in some awesome boho neutral colors which was so much because my typical palette is so colorful. For this one, I wanted the theme to be a bit more subtle and neutral to match with the white and green flowers.

Here are some of the supplies you’ll need:

• Flower Shop Dramatic Play Kit

• Fake Flowers Tulips and Mums

• Wooden Dowel for Flag

• Flower Puzzle by Busy Littles

• Flower Play Tray by Kinderspiel

• Glass Sorting Jars

• Ribbon

• Hot Glue Gun

• Flower Pots

• Flisat Table plus Skadis Peg Board

• Toddler sized watering can

Also check out the amazing Pockets of Sweetness on instagram for some more flower shop inspiration. She used this printable kit to do a lovely little flower cart that is just unbelievably adorable.

Flower Instructions

For the long pedals:

1. Cut out all of the pedals

2. Cut out the circle center

3. Glue the pedals around the circle starting with the outside edge and working your way toward the center

4. Cut out the yellow strips of paper and fold in half long ways.

5. Then cut slots on the white lines

6. Roll in a circle to get the center of the flower

For the Rose: