D is for Dinosaur. A fearsome T-rex can be made using a large oval for a body, and a smaller oval for his head. Another small oval indicates his meaty thighs and a diamond makes his tail. Children can draw in his face and iconic wee arms.
I happen to love dinosaurs and have plastic dinosaur models available for free-play in my classroom. The dinosaur models also make a fitting and engaging subject for small-world play.
Small-world play provides children an opportunity to use imagination and problem solving skills, to gather and place resources to set-up a miniature model bio-region. Through this activity they learn about eco-systems and biological requirements. Children use their imagination to bring the small-world to life.