Tag: medical
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My friend Alex created this beanbag toss for our practicum project last month. It was a great hit with all the kids! for the beanbags, she wrapped them in blue medical gloves to make it more hospital-friendly & keep it hospital themed. Source: http://pinterest.com/alexasunter/
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“Body Systems Foldable – perfect for teaching about the body and a specific diagnosis” Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimmiehomeschoolmom/552301087/
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Check out the March 2013 issue of Parents magazine for their picks of ‘America’s 10 best hospitals for kids’ – are any in your area?
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What an amazing tool to help children endure an MRI! (Source: http://player.vimeo.com/)
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I’ve personally used syringes to paint with 4-6 year olds in the hospital and they always LOVE it! There’s just something so funny about paint squirting all over a poster board (and their bed & hospital gown). It definitely takes away that initial frightened look when they’re shown a syringe. Source: http://franciscoquintanilla.wordpress.com/2010/03/11/i-found-a-source-of-syringe-tips-2/
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Fun facts about blood and what it does for your body. Source: http://www.texasheart.org/HIC/his.cfm
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Fun resource to make scrubs for your doll! How cute! Source: http://funthreads.blogspot.com/2011/11/tuesday-tutorial10.html
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This is a great brochure with information about preemie RSV. Source: http://handtohold.org/
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The following link has many kid-friendly explanations for visiting a doctors office: http://www.healthcommunities.com/just-for-kids/children/doctor-visit.shtml
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Movie-Playing goggles help children endure MRI sessions. NEW HAVEN — After Rachel Brinkman was diagnosed in November with Ewing sarcoma cancer, the 12-year-old Trumbull resident has had to endure several MRI sessions, some that have lasted for hours. “I get a little nervous, not knowing when the loud noises are coming,” she said. But when […]
Child life specialists help kids cope with hospitalization through the power of play & education. 