Pbs: Creativity and Play

In this activity, children can create puppets of Donkey and her pals and play about their adventures in Someplace Else, or you can make up your own stories.

After seeing all the different ways that his friends play with the cardboard box, O decides to join in the fun! Encourage kids to play with ordinary objects and turn them into anything they desire! Included are links to supplemental...

Playing dress up can help develop imagination and creativity. In this game, put together fun and creative outfits for Daniel Tiger and his friends.

Daniel imagines that he is flying through the sky to bring Dad his lunchbox! Remind kids that pretend play allows them to be anyone or anything that they want to be. Included is a link to a supplemental activity. [2:40]

Daniel and Katerina are playing train with an engine, the cars, and the caboose. Daniel imagines that he is a real train engineer. Teach kids to use a variety of resources and their imaginations to create a pretend world! Included is a...

Daniel imagines that Tigey comes alive, and together they play and sing on a farm. Encourage kids to pretend and involve their toys. Their toys can play any role too! Included is a link to a supplemental activity. [1:07]

Daniel imagines that he is Super Daniel and helps the friendly dragon reach some apples. Teach kids to make-believe! They can be anything they want and they will learn about the responsibility of other roles while having fun. Includes a...

In "Red Beard the Pirate," Tucker loses his beloved Lil' Squeakie after the friends spend the day burying treasures in the sand. Clifford and Emily Elizabeth make it their mission to find Tucker's treasured toy before bedtime, however,...

There's no doubt that dramatic play and creative movement are both essential for a healthy early childhood education. Here is a lesson that promotes both. Youngsters think of activities and emotions. The words are written on pieces of...