In the Hospital
What’s inside...
This book provides a comforting and informative look at what children can expect when they need to stay in a hospital. From meeting various medical professionals to understanding the tools and procedures, 'In the Hospital' helps alleviate common fears associated with hospital visits. Additionally, this book is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction, featuring the grapheme /ch/. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported by the science of reading that encourages reading development.
Age
6-9
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the characters felt when they were in the hospital?
What are some ways the doctors and nurses helped the characters feel better?
Can you think of a time when you had to be brave like the characters in the book?
What would you do to make a friend feel better if they were in the hospital?
Why is it important to listen to doctors and nurses when we are sick?
Tip: Role play these questions
Utilize expressive reading to convey the emotions of the characters, enhancing empathy and understanding in your child.
Pause at key moments to ask your child how they might feel in a similar situation, fostering a deeper connection to the story.
Discuss personal experiences with hospitals or doctors to make the conversation more relatable and less intimidating.
Encourage your child to ask questions about anything they don’t understand, affirming that curiosity is valuable.
Reinforce the positive messages about medical professionals in the story to help alleviate any fear of doctors or hospitals.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and compassion
Explanation: Through witnessing various characters' experiences in the hospital, children can learn to understand and share the feelings of others.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these lessons by showing kindness to friends or classmates who may be unwell or facing challenging times.
Example Lesson: Understanding medical environments
Explanation: The book provides a detailed depiction of what happens in a hospital, helping to demystify medical procedures and environments.
Real-World Application: This can help children feel more comfortable and less fearful during their own medical visits or when accompanying others.
Example Lesson: Importance of health and hygiene
Explanation: The story highlights the significance of cleanliness and health practices in a hospital setting.
Real-World Application: Children can incorporate better personal hygiene routines like handwashing to prevent illnesses.
Example Lesson: Resilience in facing challenges
Explanation: Characters in the book show courage and resilience during their hospital stays.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face their own challenges with bravery, knowing that tough times can be overcome with support and courage.
Example Lesson: Caring for others
Explanation: The interactions between hospital staff and patients demonstrate caring behavior.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of taking care of people who need assistance and can encourage them to help out at home or in the community.