Playing Doctor
2–6 years · 15–30 min · Indoor · Low energy
You'll need
- Stuffed animals (patients)
- Bandages
- Pretend or real stethoscope
- Blanket for bed
Steps
- 1Set up doctor office with blanket bed
- 2Examine stuffed animal patients
- 3Give diagnoses and treatments
- 4Apply bandages and give medicine
Why this works
Reduces fear of medical visits while building empathy and nurturing.
Try also
- –Vet clinic for animal toys
- –Make a waiting room
- –Create health records
Use only pretend medicine.