Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by immersing your students in a world of love, creativity, and learning? With my Valentine’s dramatic play pack you can do just that β itβs the perfect resource to transform your classroom (or home!) into a bustling Valentine’s bakery, flower shop, gift shop, and post office!
What’s included in the Valentine’s Dramatic Play
Signs and labels: Bring authenticity to your dramatic play setup with open/closed signs, pay here labels, and more for each shop.
Menus and price lists: Sneak in numeracy and literacy skills with menus and price lists for all shops.
Order forms and receipts: Encourage writing and communication skills with write-on order forms and receipts tailored for each shop.
Job roles: Let your students explore various roles like florists, baristas, cashiers, and more, fostering social interaction and imaginative play.
Play pieces: From delicious bakery treats to stunning bouquets and Valentine’s gifts, our pack includes an array of printable play pieces to enrich the dramatic play experience.
Post office essentials: Complete with a printable mailbox, stamps, and Valentine’s cards, spread love to friends and classmates!


Learning through play
This Valentine’s Day Dramatic Play Pack isn’t just about fun β it’s about learning too! By engaging in pretend play, your students will:
Expand vocabulary: Interacting with signs and labels introduces new vocabulary related to each shop.
Practice reading: Trying to read words on signs and labels promotes early literacy skills.
Develop social skills: Collaborating and communicating with others enhances social skills and cooperation.
Explore roles: Taking on different roles encourages exploration of different occupations, it also promotes sharing, turn-taking and understanding of others’ perspectives.
Practice writing: Writing on order forms and receipts provides opportunities for mark-making and letter/number formation.
Use expressive communication: Writing and sending Valentine’s cards promotes expressive communication skills as students articulate their feelings and thoughts.
Show empathy and kindness: Sending cards to friends and classmates fosters empathy and kindness, reinforcing the importance of caring for others.

Get started today!
Let’s kick off the Valentine’s Day excitement in your classroom! Shop now, then you can turn your home or classroom into a Valentine’s wonderland and see the magic of learning come alive! Iβd love to see your dramatic play area all set-up – share with me on Instagram @playfullearningpress.
Happy teaching, friends.
Jess xo