Unit of Work - Doctor, hospital

Literacy, Numeracy, Science

Subjects covered:	Activities:	Resources:	Differentiation:
Literacy	Read a story about visiting the doctor Role-play a visit to the doctor's office Practice writing letters and words related to a doctor's visit	Storybooks about doctors Paper and pencils Pretend doctor's office props (e.g., doctor's coat, stethoscope)	Provide additional support for struggling readers/writers Encourage higher-level readers/writers to create their own stories Use visual aids for vocabulary support
Numeracy	Count and sort toy medical supplies Measure and compare the height of stuffed animals Create graphs to show favorite colors of band-aids	Toy medical supplies (e.g., band-aids, syringes) Stuffed animals Graphing materials (e.g., paper, markers)	Provide manipulatives for counting and sorting Offer challenges with more complex measurement tasks Support students in interpreting and analyzing data from graphs
Science	Explore the human body and its organs Discuss the importance of hygiene and handwashing Investigate different materials for band-aids	Anatomy posters or books Materials for handwashing (e.g., soap, water) Various materials for band-aids (e.g., fabric, plastic)	Provide simplified explanations for young learners Encourage discussions about personal experiences related to hygiene and health Promote critical thinking by comparing and contrasting different band-aid materials

Arts Subjects

Subjects covered	Activities	Resources	Differentiation
Visual Arts	Create a doctor's office collage using different materials Draw and color a picture of a hospital Make paper bandages and decorate them	Various art supplies (paper, glue, scissors, markers, crayons) Magazines or printouts of medical equipment and hospital images Construction paper, cotton balls, and tape for bandages	Provide different levels of difficulty for drawing and coloring activities Offer support and guidance when using art materials Encourage creativity and personal expression
Music	Listen and dance to songs about doctors and hospitals Improvise with toy instruments to create "doctor" sounds Learn and perform a simple song about taking care of our bodies	Selected music tracks or CDs Toy instruments (e.g., shakers, tambourines, drums) Lyrics and sheet music for the chosen song	Provide visual cues for actions during the songs Encourage children to explore different sounds and rhythms Offer support for singing and playing instruments
Drama	Role-play as doctors, nurses, and patients in a hospital Act out a simple skit about visiting a doctor Create and use puppets to tell a story about a hospital visit	Props and costumes for role-playing (e.g., doctor's coat, stethoscope) Script or story outline for the skit Paper bags, craft materials, and markers for puppet making	Provide visual prompts for role-playing scenarios Allow for flexibility and imagination during dramatic play Support language development through dialogue and storytelling
Dance	Create movement sequences based on different medical actions (e.g., taking temperature, giving injection) Follow along with a dance video or tutorial related to doctors or hospitals Perform a group dance portraying the actions of doctors and nurses	Open space for movement activities Access to dance videos or online tutorials Music related to doctors or hospitals	Provide visual cues for movement sequences Adapt dance activities to suit different abilities and interests Encourage creativity and self-expression through movement

Station Ideas

Doctor Station

Pretend play doctor
Use doctor's tools and equipment
Learn about different body parts
Role play patient and doctor

Waiting Room Station

Pretend to wait for a doctor's appointment
Read books or magazines
Play with waiting room toys
Learn about the importance of patience

X-ray Station

Learn about x-rays and how they work
Use x-ray images to identify bones
Pretend to take x-rays of toys or objects
Discuss the importance of safety during x-rays

Nurse Station

Pretend to be a nurse and take care of patients
Learn about basic first aid and bandaging
Practice taking temperatures and blood pressure
Discuss the role of nurses in a hospital

Pharmacy Station

Pretend to be a pharmacist and dispense medicine
Learn about different types of medications
Sort and organize medicine bottles
Discuss the importance of following dosage instructions

Ambulance Station

Pretend to drive an ambulance
Learn about emergency situations and how to respond
Discuss the role of paramedics in saving lives
Practice calling emergency services

Story Time

Once Upon a Time at the Teddy Bear Hospital

Once upon a time, there was a very special hospital just for teddy bears. It was called the Teddy Bear Hospital. Every day, lots of teddy bears would come to the hospital to see the kind and friendly doctor.

Doctor Bear, the wise and caring doctor, loved taking care of all the teddy bears. He wore a white coat and a stethoscope around his neck. He always had a big smile on his face, which made all the teddy bears feel safe and happy.

One sunny morning, a teddy bear named Rosie came to the hospital. Rosie had been feeling a little unwell and needed to see Doctor Bear. She had a small cough and her stuffing felt a bit squishy.

Doctor Bear gently examined Rosie. He listened to her heartbeat with his stethoscope and checked her temperature with a special thermometer. Rosie felt a little nervous, but Doctor Bear reassured her that everything would be okay.

After the examination, Doctor Bear smiled and said, "Rosie, you just have a little cold. You need plenty of rest and lots of cuddles. I'll give you some special medicine to help you feel better soon!"

Doctor Bear took out a tiny spoon and gave Rosie some yummy pink medicine. Rosie drank it all up, feeling better already. Doctor Bear told her that she would be back to her normal, happy self in no time.

While Rosie was waiting for her medicine to work its magic, she noticed a teddy bear named Tommy sitting next to her. Tommy had a bandage on his paw, and he looked a little sad.

"What happened to your paw, Tommy?" asked Rosie, curious to know.

Tommy sighed and said, "I accidentally tripped and hurt my paw while playing with my friends. But Doctor Bear fixed it up with a special bandage! He's the best!"

Rosie smiled and said, "You're right, Tommy. Doctor Bear is amazing! He always knows just what to do to make us feel better."

Soon, Rosie's cold started to go away, and she felt much better. Doctor Bear said she could go home, but she promised to come back for a check-up in a few days.

As Rosie left the Teddy Bear Hospital with a big smile on her face, she knew she was lucky to have such a caring doctor like Doctor Bear. She waved goodbye to Tommy and all the other teddy bears who were waiting to see the doctor.

From that day on, Rosie always remembered to take care of herself and her friends. And whenever she saw a teddy bear who needed help, she would tell them about the Teddy Bear Hospital and the amazing Doctor Bear.

And so, the Teddy Bear Hospital continued to help all the sick teddy bears, making them healthy and happy again, one cuddle at a time.