August 21: Veterinary Week

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The fourth week of August is Veterinary Week. Why not let the kids create a prop box for a vet’s office? A prop box is a collection of toys, materials, and other supplies which allow children to use their imaginations to pretend around a certain theme.

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Vet’s Office Prop Box

Materials:

• Stuffed animals
• Boxes for cages
• Pet toys
• Food and water dishes
• Leashes
• Medical kits
• Plastic gloves
• Strips of material (bandages)
• Pamphlets on animal care
• Books about animals
• newspaper

Directions:

1. The materials listed above are just a starting point. See what other ideas the kids might have.
2. The boxes that hold 10 reams of computer paper are a nice size for prop boxes. They can be covered with contact paper to make them more attractive.

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Source(s): 100 Drama Activities for Kids

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Check out the full August calendar. It includes floating holidays, specialty weeks, and specialty months.

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