Teddy Bears' Picnic / Teddy Bear Hospital
Teddy Bear Hospital
Children run a pretend teddy hospital, checking soft toys in at reception, giving checkups and wrapping bandages, building care and empathy.
How to run it
- Set up a reception desk, waiting area and treatment table.
- Provide bandages, toy medical kits and clipboards.
- Children take turns as receptionist, doctor, nurse and teddy owner.
- Encourage children to explain what is wrong and how they will help.
You will need
- soft toys
- crepe bandages
- toy medical kit
- clipboards and paper
Make it easier or harderOlder children can create patient charts and appointment cards.
SafetyUse only toy medical equipment.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 5Caring role-play supports empathy and the language of looking after others.
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