Drama Queens & Kings
Duration: any
Age: toddler, child
Skill for Bub: Muscle Builder, Just for fun, Mind Builder
summary:
Create homemade costumes for an afternoon of pretend play
A superhero, a princess, a construction worker…children love to dress up in costumes, walk around in big shoes, and play make believe. Rather than invest in fancy store-bought costumes, use old clothes and household items to create a pretend-play wardrobe to help develop your little one’s imagination.
Superhero
If your child is crazy over capes, sew a large button and button hole onto the corners of a small bath towel, or pillow case and viola! Your caped crusader is ready to save the day.
Princess
An old silk slip, costume jewelry, and a bit of tulle is all you need to create a costume fit for a queen. Shorten the slip so that your child doesn’t trip by cutting off the bottom. Use the extra silk fabric to make an authentic looking princess hat. Glue the silk around a paper birthday hat. Then staple the tulle to the top of the hat to create a train.
Construction Worker
Calling all prospective builders: Outfit your child in a white t-shirt, a pair of overalls, and a “tool” belt. A plastic strainer becomes a construction hat!
Brown-Bag Costumes
Transform a grocery bag into an instant costume by cutting out holes for your child’s head and arms. Help your child colour clothing, buttons, and jewelry down the front.
