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21 Fun & Fabulous Pretend Play Spaces for Kids

21 fabulous pretend play spaces featured at Childhood101

Long time friends of Childhood 101 will know that Immy loves imaginative, pretend play in all forms. With AJ showing many signs of following in her big sister’s footsteps I have been thinking about ways to transform the dramatic play corner of our playroom to encourage a range of pretend play scenarios. I’ve had a great time compiling this list of fun pretend play spaces and as imaginative play certainly isn’t limited to indoor spaces, I’ve added a few fabulous outdoor play spaces to inspire your outdoor play as well!

Indoor Pretend Play Spaces

Inspiring pretend play spaces

1. Budding hairdressers will love this Hair Salon created from a cardboard box.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

2. Playing Mail Centre is a firm favourite with preschoolers, we love this one from Buggy & Buddy.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

3. Your children will be dreaming of faraway places with these Travel Agent play area suggestions via a guest post from The Seeds Network.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

4. This airport play space is amazing. With thanks to Play to Learn Preschool.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

5. The classic Fruit & Vegetable Shop will never get old for toddlers and preschoolers.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

6. Older children will have fun playing detective with a little Fingerprint Forensics.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

7.  Have fun visiting your very own Library.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

8. Or bookshop. Via My Little Bookcase.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

9. A Florist or flower shop encourages creativity and imagination.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

10. Who wouldn’t love to play in this gorgeous Candy Shop via Still Playing School?

Inspiring pretend play spaces

11. Or this fun Ice Cream Shop from Crafty Moms Share.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

12. This Ice Cream Shop from a cardboard box is perfect for toddlers who love to play pretend.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

13. Enjoy a burger, wrap or sandwich in your very own Sandwich Bar.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

14. Creating an Office space for pretend play is simple and highly engaging, especially for preschoolers.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

15. This Cardboard city space from Paint on the Ceiling is awesome on many levels.

Outdoor Pretend Play Spaces

Inspiring pretend play spaces

16. Don’t forget your toothbrush for this great Baby Bath pretend play space from Happy Hooligans.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

17. Pint-sized pirates will adore this Outdoor Pirate Hideaway featured in a guest post from Adventures at Home with Mum.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

18. It’s time for a Tea party and dress ups in this play area from Squiggles and Bubbles.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

19. We love how The Craft Train has transformed a pre-loved cot into a pretend play Princess Castle.

Inspiring pretend play spaces

20. It’s time to jump aboard the Backyard Bus from Mummy Musings and Mayhem!

Mummy Musings and Mayhem

21. Be sure to also check out Mummy Musings and Mayhem’s outdoor Imagination Circle where all sorts of imaginative play scenarios can come to life.

What is your child’s favourite place to play pretend?

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Christie Burnett is a teacher, presenter, writer and the mother of two. She created Childhood 101 as a place for teachers and parents to access engaging, high quality learning ideas.

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  1. Jode@mummymusingsandmayhem says

    June 22, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    So much inspiration here, loved reading through all these ideas....thanks for sharing our bus and imagination circle! Pinned of course!
    • Christie Burnett says

      July 2, 2014 at 10:13 AM

      Love your imaginative play ideas, Jode :)
  2. Carrie says

    June 28, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    What wonderful ideas!! Thank you for sharing our ice cream shop!
    • Christie Burnett says

      July 2, 2014 at 10:10 AM

      Love the ice cream shop idea :)
  3. Holly says

    July 10, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    Where do I start where do I start I want to make all of these fun play places... for me ;-). My girls love playing shop and regullarly set up their own bookshops, toys shops and animals shops but can't wait to try a few more with them.

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