Clive is a Nurse
Clive Series
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What’s inside...
The book follows the story of Clive, a young boy who loves to play and pretend. In this adventure, Clive takes on the role of a nurse, showcasing the importance of caring for others and the various tasks a nurse might perform. Through imaginative play, Clive and his friends explore the world of nursing, demonstrating kindness, teamwork, and the joy of helping others. What will Clive be today? Follow Clive and his friends as they explore the many things a nurse does in a day. Role-play is crucial to a child's positive development, boosting language and social skills, and building self-confidence. This humorous and caring interaction of an inclusive group of playmates will inspire young readers to create their own diverse roles, free of gender stereotypes.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
14 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Clive
Discussion points
What do you think Clive enjoys most about being a nurse?
How do you think the people Clive helps feel when he takes care of them?
If you were a nurse like Clive, how would you help people?
What are some other ways Clive shows kindness to his friends in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, pause at key moments to ask your child how they think a character is feeling.
Encourage your child to talk about any experiences they've had with nurses and how it relates to Clive’s actions.
Discuss the different medical tools mentioned in the book and their uses.
Highlight the caring actions of Clive and ask your child to think of ways they can be caring in their daily life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Gender roles are flexible
Explanation: Clive, the main character, chooses to be a nurse, a profession traditionally dominated by women, showcasing that job roles are not gender specific.
Real-World Application: Children can understand that they can aspire to be anything they like, regardless of their gender, encouraging them to pursue their interests and talents freely.
Example Lesson: Empathy and caring for others
Explanation: Throughout the book, Clive demonstrates care for his patients by listening to them and providing comfort, teaching the importance of empathy.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be empathetic and helpful towards others in real life, understanding the impact of their actions on other people's feelings and well-being.
Example Lesson: Importance of helping professions
Explanation: The story highlights the vital roles that nurses play in taking care of people, emphasizing respect and appreciation for health workers.
Real-World Application: This can lead children to value and respect those who are in helping professions in their community, such as nurses and doctors.
Example Lesson: Imaginative Play
Explanation: Clive uses creative play to enact scenarios where he is a nurse, which aids in cognitive and social development.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to engage in imaginative play, which can help develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and understanding of the world around them.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Clive often interacts with others to care for the patients, teaching the importance of working together to achieve common goals.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of collaboration and teamwork, skills that are essential in school projects and other social interactions.