Doctor in the house

By Maureen Baker, Nursery World, 20 September 2001

We've all been amazed at the breadth of learning gained from setting up a hospital corner in the nursery. It all started when one of our children was admitted to hospital for a short operation. When he returned to nursery he was happy to share his experiences with the other children. They were so interested that the staff set up a basic hospital corner with a bed, some role play outfits and a doctor's bag.

A hospital role play corner sent children off on more learning routes than staff ever anticipated, says Maureen Baker of Children's House Nursery School, Edinburgh...

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