Materials
Books about tea parties teacups 1 or more teapots small pretty plates napkins mild (decaf) tea tea ball or strainer small cakes or cookies tablecloth, doilies, flowers, optional
Instructions
1. Read stories about tea parties to the children.
2. Encourage the children to pretend to have tea parties.
3. Bring in real tea items, such as teapots, teacups, plates, and so on. Explore them at group time.
4. Practice good manners during play and real snack breaks.
5. Use the real tea party items to make tea and have a proper "tea party."6. If desired, have a tea party for parents, grandparents, or school staff.
