Materials
Cardboard box
Exacto or utility knife (adult only)
Duct tape
Large plastic mat or drop cloth
Washable tempera paints
Large brushes
Instructions
What to do
1. Ahead of time, find a box that is big enough for the children to play inside. Cut a door in one
side to resemble a door to a doghouse. Raise the flaps on the top of the box to form a roof and
hold them in place with duct tape.
2. Lay a drop cloth on the floor and invite the children to paint the box in any design or color.
3. When it is dry, put the doghouse in the dramatic play area. Add an assortment of stuffed dogs, a
food bowl, and other dog accessories.
More to do
Circle time: Invite a dog owner and their child-friendly dog to visit the class; ask questions about
the care and training of dogs.
Dramatic play: Provide a variety of props to create the setting in a veterinarian's office.
More art: Make dog finger puppets with older children using felt, needles, and yarn.
