1 - It's Time for a Checkup
Domain:
tuneTOON Overview:
Dolfi is visiting the doctor and the dentist for a checkup.
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Announcement:
Coronado CA Unified School District selected the Circle of Education® program as a Social Emotional development and Learning Readiness Curriculum
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Linked Pods:
ParentPods EduPods
The Story:
- Deli, the parent, takes Dolfi to the doctor’s office for a checkup.
- The doctor and the nurse welcome Dolfi and start the checkup routine.
- Dolfi’s height and weight are measured, his body, ears and eyes are checked, and at the end Dolfi gets a shot and then a sticker to make Dolfi feel better.
- After visiting the doctor, Dolfi and Deli go to the dentist’s office to get Dolfi’s teeth checked and cleaned. Horsi, the dentist, cleans Dolfi’s teeth and fills the cavities.
- Dolfi gets a sticker and goes home with Deli happy and healthy.
What We Learn:
- In this tuneTOON we learn that it is important to go to the doctor for a checkup.
- There is nothing to be afraid of when going to the doctor or the dentist because they help keep us healthy.
- We learn that while shots may hurt they are important for our health.
Why it is Important:
- Watching Dolfi can help the child understand what to expect when he/she goes for a checkup.
- Child becomes aware of what to expect and is calmer when in the same situation as Dolfi.
- The child knows the benefits of going to the doctor and dentist.
- The child learns not to be afraid of shots.
- The child and parent grow closer by going through new experiences together.