Little girls have always loved to play dress up games. It gives them a chance to play at being a grownup or a fairy princess. Letting them pretend encourages their imaginations and even helps to build self-esteem. Creating dress up games is simple as the girls will come up with their own ideas. But you can help them create a game by providing them with clothing and costuming options as well as a few guided suggestions for games to play.
Instructions
- Collect a boxful of old clothing and costume pieces. Go to thrift shops and second hand stores to find a wide variety of outfits. Remember that little girls love to dress up in fancy dress, so old evening gowns should be included in the collection. Costuming parts, like fairy wings and tiaras are other good additions. Add to these accessories like purses, feather boas, costume jewelry and high-heeled shoes. If you have the space, lay out the items as if on display when ready to begin the dress up game.
- Suggest a theme for the girls, such as getting ready for the ball, then encourage each of them to try to create the most beautiful outfit. Alternatively, suggest the girls play runway model. One girl will be the designer who puts together the outfits for the other girls to model. Once the girls are all dressed up, they put on a fashion show.
- Supplement real dress up play with online versions of dress up games. Let the girls play online dress up to develop their own fashion ideas. Many online dress up games are available.
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