Band-Aid Practice Game
2–4 years · 10–20 min · Indoor · Low energy
You'll need
- Dollar store band-aids
- Stuffed animals or dolls
- Markers (optional for boo-boos)
Steps
- 1Draw small 'boo-boos' on stuffed animals
- 2Let child apply band-aids
- 3Practice gentle care for patients
- 4Remove and repeat
Why this works
Reduces fear of real injuries while building empathy.
Try also
- –Add real first aid kit items
- –Practice on themselves
- –Set up a whole hospital
Use hypoallergenic band-aids if sensitive.