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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Teachable Moment: Trip to the Veterinarian



Every moment can be a teachable moment. Even a simple trip to the veterinarian’s office can become a teaching moment. It doesn’t matter if you are a teacher or a parent, you can use a visit to the local vet as a way to teach your children simple, valuable, and educational lessons.

Responsibility

A trip to the veterinarian is a great time to teach your kids about being responsible. Pets take a lot of responsibility. They need to be feed. They need water. They need adequate shelter. Plus, as a pet owner, you need to make sure that your pet is well-cared for. It should be explained that once pets are sick that they need to be taken to the vet for treatment.

Life cycles

All things go through a life cycle. Pets are no exception. While you are visiting the veterinarian, you can talk to your child about the different stages of life. You can begin by discussing the stage of life that your pet is in. From there, you can begin discussing the other stages of life of your pet.

You don’t have to stop there. You can also begin to discuss the lifecycle of the other animals.

Germs and Parasites

Germs are everywhere. They are a part of an everyday life. And, your children should know they exist. Since Covid-19 came onto the scene, children are more aware of the dangers of virus. However, take the opportunity to discuss their existence along with parasites.  Explain how both can contribute to sickness and disease. You can take a book about bacteria, viruses, and parasites along with you to help you explain.

Writing Activities

Writing is always a great way to get students to better understand a topic. After your trip to the veterinarian’s office, you can have your child, or your students do some writing. Your child can write an expository essay explaining the importance of pet care. Your child can also explain proper pet care. Your child can also compose a narrative about taking his/her pet to the vet.

A trip to the vet can be a great opportunity to teach your child something new or reinforce older skills.  

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