Currently one of my favorite resources to use with my pre-op patients is this surgery prep book from Katie Mense. It’s very kid friendly (non-threatening), easy to follow, and free to download! Download your copy by clicking the link below. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-is-Surgery-Book-and-Medical-Leave-note-to-Students-2467686
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Asthma Education
Asthma is a pretty common diagnosis, not just on the respiratory unit where I work, but everywhere! I had asthma as a kid and I know lots of other kids around me had it too. It was something pretty “normal” to me growing up and I never really thought twice about what it was, why IContinue reading “Asthma Education”
Favorite Find of the Month
My favorite find of the month are these coloring books that feature kids with disabilities! Sue Nuenke and her son, Christopher Harmon, have worked together to create fun coloring books and stickers that will help kids “see characters that look like them too”. I am a huge fan of any and all resources that IContinue reading “Favorite Find of the Month”
Don’t forget the teens
During my practicum I always struggled when interacting with teens. Being that I was 21 years old when I was doing my practicum, it seemed awkward for me to provide child life services to someone who was so close in age. During my internship I went out of my comfort zone and really made anContinue reading “Don’t forget the teens”
Printable surgery role play cards Source: http://www.earlylearninghq.org.uk/latest-resources/doctors-surgery-role-play-signs/
Life size organ printables! Source: http://www.exploringnature.org/db/detail.php?dbID=20&detID=688
I was able to find two options of these fun print outs that would be great for any medical play session! The first option is not free to print out, but there is a sample you can print to get a feel for what you can expect if you buy them. The second option isContinue reading
This website has some awesome writing prompts available to print – love it! Source: http://whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com/2011/04/wonderful-world-of-writing.html
“These print outs were designed for older siblings who may have a baby brother or sister in the NICU or hospital.” Source: http://handtohold.org/?s=coloring
Child life specialists help children cope with hospitalization through the power of play and education. 