Dramatic Play at Home - Veterinarian Clinic
Help your child collect their stuffed animals because the doctor is in!
What you need:
Favourite stuffies
A pillow or towel for examining table
Purse for doctor’s bag
Pipe cleaners or gimp rope/large bead or foam shape to create a stethoscope (always monitor your child when using small objects)
Cotton balls, Band-Aids
Roll of gauze or strips of cloth
Paper & markers for signs and prescription notes
Popsicle Sticks (for tongue depressors)
Directions
Find a place where your child can set up their veterinary office, and leave it up if possible.
Help them make their signs.
Create a stethoscope.
Play along as a visiting pet owner!
Written by Debra Howard, Parent Support Coach & Community Connector