Tonsil Teaching Tool
This hands-on activity helps children understand their upcoming tonsillectomy through medical play and creative expression. Using simple craft materials, children build a visual model of the throat and tonsils, explore where tonsils are located, and learn why they may need to be removed. The activity encourages discussion about surgery, healing, and coping strategies in a child-friendly way. It also includes a fun drawing prompt to help kids identify soft foods they can enjoy after surgery. Perfect for child life specialists, caregivers, and educators supporting pediatric patients through medical experiences.
This hands-on activity helps children understand their upcoming tonsillectomy through medical play and creative expression. Using simple craft materials, children build a visual model of the throat and tonsils, explore where tonsils are located, and learn why they may need to be removed. The activity encourages discussion about surgery, healing, and coping strategies in a child-friendly way. It also includes a fun drawing prompt to help kids identify soft foods they can enjoy after surgery. Perfect for child life specialists, caregivers, and educators supporting pediatric patients through medical experiences.
This hands-on activity helps children understand their upcoming tonsillectomy through medical play and creative expression. Using simple craft materials, children build a visual model of the throat and tonsils, explore where tonsils are located, and learn why they may need to be removed. The activity encourages discussion about surgery, healing, and coping strategies in a child-friendly way. It also includes a fun drawing prompt to help kids identify soft foods they can enjoy after surgery. Perfect for child life specialists, caregivers, and educators supporting pediatric patients through medical experiences.