Story Time: D is for Dress-Up
Have you ever played dress-up with your child? Not only is it great fun for them and you, but it can also be a critical developmental tool. It helps your child to make sense of the world around her while developing essential skills she’ll use throughout life like communication, appreciation of cultures and occupations, physical dexterity, and self-expression. So grab that box of old clothes, shoes, jewelry, hats, and costumes and play!
Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room.
Ages 3-5
Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play
Tip
Dress-up play is more than just physically wearing a costume. When “in character” kids role play. They imitate the character’s mannerisms and may even create their own special traits and themes, which encourages kids to “think outside of the box,” practice different emotions, and use their language skills to communicate too. – The Benefits of Dress-Up Play
Activity
Create a dress-up bin or box and leave it in the play room. Stock a laundry basket, box or cubby full of oversized clothes and accessories like bright scarves, fancy shoes, mismatched socks, baseball hats, sunglasses, boas, sports jerseys, aprons, princess dresses, and costume jewelry. Having these fun items readily available in the play area will inspire kids to want to use costumes and accessories in their everyday play. – The Benefits of Dress-Up Play
Books Presented
Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi Barrett
…because a snake would lose it, a billy goat would eat it for lunch, and it would always be wet on a walrus! This well-loved book by Judi and Ron Barrett shows the very youngest why animals’ clothing is perfect…just as it is.
Sparkles, No Sparkles by Shannon McNeill
Dozens of Dachshunds: A Counting, Woofing, Wagging Book by Stephanie Calmenson
What We Wear: Dressing Up Around the World by Maya Ajmera
Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays
Red, Red is the Color I See
(tune of I’m a Little Teapot)
Red*, red is the color I see.
If you have a red scarf, shake it for me!
Stand up, take a bow, and turn around.
If you’ve got a red scarf, then sit back down!
*yellow, blue, orange, green, white…
Source: King County Library System
I put my scarf on my head
I put my scarf on my head,
It may be green or red,
I leave it there while I blink and stare,
And then I toss it in the air.
One, two, three!
I put my scarf on my knees,
I always remember say please…
I put my scarf on my foot,
On my foot my scarf I put…
I put my scarf on my tummy,
I always think that’s funny…
I put my scarf on my face,
It’s really a very nice place,
I leave it there while I blink and stare,
And then I toss it in the air,
One, two, three!
Source: Sukey Molloy
Where Could You Be?
Dachshund, dachshund, where could you be?
Are you under the hard hat?
Let’s look and see!
Source: Storytime in the Stacks
Crafts and Activities
Dress-Up Party Coloring Page
Necklace Craft for Kids
Additional Books
Maisy Dresses Up by Lucy Cousins
Maisy the mouse makes a very special costume for Tallulah’s costume party.
The Little Tiger by Nicola Killen
Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend by Bob Shea
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