Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the roles of a mom and a doctor while playing.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Pretend doctor kit, dolls or stuffed animals, pretend medical forms.

Prep: Set up a pretend doctor's office with a waiting area and examination room.

Activities

1. Role Play: Pretend to be the mom taking your doll or stuffed animal to the doctor. Use the pretend doctor kit to check their heart, ears, and give them pretend medicine.

2. Waiting Room Fun: Create a waiting area with chairs and magazines. Pretend to read magazines while waiting for the doctor.

3. Doctor's Visit: Take your doll or stuffed animal to the examination room. Use the pretend medical forms to fill out information about their symptoms and treatment.

Talking Points

• "When we play as the mom, we take care of our toys just like a real mom takes care of her children."
• "The doctor helps us when we are sick. Let's pretend to be the doctor and make our toys feel better."
• "In the waiting room, we can read magazines or play quietly until it's our turn to see the doctor."