Doctor Days & Hospital Stays

Playful preparation for doctor visits & hospital days.

Help make medical experiences feel a little more familiar through play! Doctor Days & Hospital Stays is a printable activity pack created for children ages 4–8, with activities inspired by the ways Child Life Specialists use play, preparation, creativity, and coping support with children.

Kids can explore medical equipment, express their feelings, practice coping skills, get creative, and have a little fun along the way.

What's Included

14 kid-friendly activity pages, including:

• Give Capy a Check-Up

• Create Your Own Anesthesia Mask

• What’s in Your IV Bag?

• Design a Hospital Gown

• Make My Hospital Room Cozy

• My Feelings Cloudy Day

• Right Now I Feel...

• Things That Help Me Feel Better

• My Support Tree

• Starfish Breathing

• Hospital I-Spy

• Medical Find & Count

• 2 hospital-themed coloring pages

PLUS: A For Grown-Ups Guide with Child Life-inspired tips for encouraging play, preparation, coping, and conversation.

Perfect For

Doctor visits, hospital stays, upcoming procedures, waiting rooms, medical play at home, or simply helping children become more familiar with healthcare experiences.

Ages: 4–8
Format: Digital PDF download
Delivery: Instant download. Print at home and use again and again.

Created by a Certified Child Life Specialist with over 10 years of experience supporting children and families in healthcare settings.

This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped. This resource is intended for educational and play purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice.