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This Pink Shirt Day dramatic play theme is all about the pink. It was inspired by the glorious pink-infused Barbieland set in the recent Barbie film. I am debuting it for Pink Shirt Day, commonly observed in February or May each year.
Pink Shirt Day is a global movement celebrated by more than 100 countries worldwide. The initiative draws attention to the issue of bullying. It is a reminder to be kind and respectful to other people, whether you are at home, at school, at a workplace, or online.
In addition to inviting children and adults to wear a pink shirt, the dramatic play setup further emphasizes the meaning of the color pink on Pink Shirt Day.
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Pink-themed Dramatic Play Supplies
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The following supplies are in this pretend play set up with a whole lotta pink accessories and loose parts:
- “Be Kind” place card and stand
- fish, flower, and cube-shaped reusable ice cubes
- pom poms in various shades of pink
- pool noodle slices
- miniature tea set
- ice cube tray
- art caddy
- fillable eggs
- curlers
- buttons
- heart-shaped game pieces, erasers, and cookie cutters
- disposable plates, cups, and cutlery
- food serving containers and tongs
- dessert cups and spoons
- disposable cup holder and egg carton top
- tablecloth
- vase with artificial flowers
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The Pink Shirt Day Dramatic Play Invitation
In this rosy dramatic play center, a variety of loose parts complement pink-themed plates, cutlery, serving containers, and a miniature tea set. The supplies come in shades such as pastel pink, hot pink, magenta, and fuchsia.
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A place card with the words “Be Kind” describes the dramatic play theme and provides a literacy opportunity.
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A four-compartment disposable cup holder painted in a glorious pink hue holds cups or larger loose parts.
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An inverted square egg carton lid also painted pink makes a nice-sized serving tray for cookie cutters and cut bun-shaped pool noodle pretend play food.
Note: A little red tempera paint mixed in with white produces a gorgeous pink hue. Painting the cardboard recyclable pieces is a fun activity for children to participate in either individually or as a small group.
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Cutlery and disposable ice cubes are contained nicely in a small art caddy.
Heart-shaped game pieces, cookie cutters, and erasers add to the kindness theme.
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Buttons, curlers, thinly sliced pool noodles, and an ice cube holder round out the supplies in the dramatic play center.
The accessories and loose parts in this super fun pink-themed play invitation offer opportunities for fine motor development, sorting, labeling shades of color, and imaginative play.
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Variation of the Pink-themed Dramatic Play Set Up
With a few pink pieces exchanged for black, gold, and white-themed loose parts, the Pink Shirt Day dramatic play set up easily transitions to an eye-catching Barbie-inspired play kitchen theme. Since it is awards season for Barbie: The Movie, the tweaked play invitation fits perfectly.
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