Note to parents: Please feel free to print this lesson plan to use as is at home.
Why Do We Need Doctors
Doctors are people that help us stay healthy and strong. They go to school for a very long time to learn about the things that make us sick and the ways to make us feel better. There are many types of doctors for different reasons. For example, we see a family doctor when we have a cold or get a really bad cut. We go to an eye doctor to make sure that we can see things the right way. If we can't, an eye doctor will give us glasses. We need doctors to help keep us stay in good shape and help us live a long time.
What Happens at Doctor's Office
- At a regular check-up, the nurse will get your weight and record how tall you are. They want to make sure you are growing like you should be.
- The doctor will look into your ears with a otoscope to make sure you do not have an ear infection or too much wax in your ears.
- He will also look in your eyes to make sure that your eyes react to light the way they should.
- The doctor will press on your tummy to make sure that it doesn't hurt anywhere.
- He will listen to your lungs and heart to make sure they sound good.
- The doctor may also ask questions to see how active you are, and what things like you to do.
- Sometimes your doctor will have to give you a shot called an "immunization." This shot only hurts for a second and it is over. The shot is important because it will protect your body from becoming very sick in the future.
- Different doctor's offices do different things, but once you know your doctor really well, you will know what to expect at each visit.
- Remember that the doctor is your friend, and he wants to take good care of you.
Ways to Stay Healthy
You can help your visit to the doctor go better if you:
- Eat balanced meals, including all of the food groups
- Go to bed when you are supposed to, and get a good night's rest
- Clean yourself regularly with a bath or shower (don't forget to get behind the ears!)
- Play outside more than you sit inside and watch TV or play video games
Doctor's Headband Craft
Materials:
- White cardstock paper
- Aluminum foil
- Tape or stapler
Directions: Make a white strip to fit around your child's head using the cardstock paper and tape or staple it together. Then, make a circle for the center that your child can cover with a piece of tin foil for the mirror. Now your child can practice being the doctor on her stuffed animals or dolls.
Use the coloring pages below for some more information about a visit to the doctor's office. Just click on the picture you want, right click on the image and select print.
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