Pet Day / Pretend Vet Clinic
Pretend Vet Clinic
Children run a vet clinic for soft toys, taking turns as vets, nurses and pet owners. Rich role-play about caring for animals.
How to run it
- Set up a reception desk, waiting area and treatment table.
- Provide bandages, clipboards and toy medical kits.
- Children choose roles and bring in 'patients'.
- Swap roles regularly.
You will need
- soft toys
- bandages
- clipboards
- toy medical kits
- boxes for pet carriers
Make it easier or harderSimplify roles for younger children; older children can write treatment notes.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5, Outcome 2Children use language in role-play and learn about caring for animals.
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