Box Deserts

Materials

Pictures and books about deserts

Shoeboxes, one for each child

Sand

Sticks and rocks

Paper

Markers and crayons

Glue

Instructions

1. During circle time, ask the children to share experiences they have had eating
in a restaurant.
2. Discuss the roles of cook, wait persons, and customers.
3. Set up the Dramatic Play center like a restaurant.
4. Encourage the children to take turns being the waiters, cooks, and customers.
More to do
Use real food in the "restaurant." This can be the children's snack.