I don’t consider myself to be the most creative person out there but I have some seriously talented friends you guys!
Just a few days ago, a friend and local teacher uploaded some photos to Facebook of a Target-themed dramatic play station and I’m just dying over the cuteness!
Ideas for a Target Dramatic Play Center
Shelly Eldridge is an elementary school teacher and she wanted to create an exciting Target shopping experience for kids. The mini Target she created for her students is absolutely, positively adorable!
Dollar Spot
Every Target has a Dollar Spot – that’s one of the things we all love there, right?! At Shelly’s Target Dramatic Play Center, you’ll find a Dollar Spot with items you can really find at Target’s Dollar Spot.
Target Cafe
Does your Target have a cafe? It’s a great place to go for a cheap snack while you shop!
If you look closely in the photo below of the “Target Cafe,” you can see that she even got our local Target to donate some cups and bags for popcorn to her!
Grocery and Clothing Sections
Shelly set up a grocery section where the children can purchase food and clothing items too.
If you have extra room you could obviously make these areas separate. I have a feeling Shelly was pressed for space so she needed to combine them.
Target-Themed Price Labels, Name Tags, Scanner and Shopping Lists
Shelly also made price labels, Target shopping lists, and Target name tags for each of the kids. There are even price scanners available for them to use!
She has a board where all of her kids’ name tags are kept.
Free Fruit Basket
You can also find a free fruit basket for kids, a “scan for price” scanner, and the Elf on the Shelf shopping at Shelly’s Target!
My kids always love it when a store has a free fruit spot!
I think this pretend price scanner is so cute!
Don’t you just love what Shelly did with her Target Dramatic Play Center?! It makes me want to be a kid again so I can be in her class!
So. Much. Fun! These are the kind of things that really set a teacher apart and make children love learning!
Related Posts
For more great themed ideas for kids, check out this Dr. Seuss-themed playroom. This Melissa and Doug Grocery Store would make a great addition to a Target-themed dramatic play center. You will find free printable grocery store tags in that post too.
Purchase Toy Accessories
There are some great toy accessories to really add to the fun of this play center! I’ve rounded up some of my favorites in this list.
Maria Egan
Tuesday 30th of April 2024
I am so impressed with all of the detail and thought that went into putting this play center together. It has everything.
Abigail
Tuesday 18th of January 2022
Hi! I so love love going to target with my girls . They see it as a fun day. So my 8 year old decided she wanted a Target party this year. I saw this post and love the ideasZ i would like to know where can i get the name tags and price stickers ? Please help thanks
Cassie
Sunday 27th of December 2020
Hi! I love what you have done! My daughter is turning three and LOVES Target. We have decided to do a target theme birthday party for her. Is there any way I could get how you did the price labels and name tags?
Kimberly
Saturday 24th of August 2019
Hi I want to do this! I love your Target dramatic play center! How can I get started? Where did you get your items?
Mia
Thursday 14th of December 2017
This is so wonderfully creative and would make such a fun pretend play area for kids in a classroom. She really has thought about every detail.