I chose to “Tell the World” by presenting to a class of kindergartners. Five year old

children are at an age where they think about what they want to do when they grow up. They use

imaginary play to depict things they have learned.

I choose this medium to deliver my message because I love children. They are the next

generation of potential care givers and keepers of our society. I wanted to provide an opportunity

for the children to get to know what I do.

As an introduction we played a guessing game. I was dressed as I would go to work and

asked the children to guess “Who am I?” I received answers like “Matty’s mommy” A few

children replied this way. I redirected them and said “yes I am Matty’s mommy, but what do I do

for work?” Many of the children the replied “a doctor.” I told them I wasn’t a doctor. Finally, a

little girl guessed I was a nurse. The class really enjoyed the game. Then I talked to them about

how I care for people when they are sick and have to stay in the hospital. I asked the children if

any of them had been to the hospital before. Some had and some had not, but everyone had been

to the doctors. I explained that at the doctor’s office I would measure their height and weight,

take their temperature, and yes I would even give them shots if they needed them.

From talking about what I did we moved on to handling some of the instruments I use in

practice. I brought 3 stethoscopes with me into the classroom. The children really enjoyed this

part because they were able to use the tools. Each child was given a turn to listen to their own

heart and belly or they could listen to a friend. The children laughed when I told them the sounds

their bellies made was the food moving through the bodies. But they agreed that the sounds were

funniest of all.

Next we played another game. I emptied out my pockets onto the floor and had the

children tell me about the things I had in my pockets. Some of the items they were familiar with,

pens, pencils, and scissors. But I also had alcohol wipes and glucose strips with me. I explained

that I use the alcohol to clean people’s skin before I give a needle. I also explained that the

glucose strips were to test the amount of sugar people have in their blood.

The children and I also talked about going to the doctor and being afraid. WE were able

to narrow down that they were afraid because they were unfamiliar with the instruments in the

office. I talked with them about many of the instruments and explained that it’s ok to be scared

especially if they are unsure what is going on. I also encouraged them to ask questions because

then they will know what is going on and having the knowledge can decrease their fear.

Finally, I talked with the children about cold and flu season and how they can stop the

spread of germs. They knew to cover their mouth with their arm when they sneeze and cough

instead of using their hands. I did explain that if they used their hands then they could give

someone else their germs by sharing pencils and crayons. Next, I explained that hand washing is

the number one way to decrease the spread of infection. I provided an opportunity for them to

wash their hands while singing their “ABC’s” or “Happy Birthday” two times. The kids enjoyed

the chance to go to the sink and have a moment to clean their hands (or play in the water as they

told me). Lastly, we talked about hand sanitizer. Many of the kids said that they would rub it for

a second then wipe it off. I told the children that for it to work that they need to rub their hands

until they are completely dry when using hand sanitizer.

The children were given an opportunity to view a picture board I made that contained

pictures of who nurse are and what we do. There was also a portion that had pictures of hand

washing. The kids liked looking at some of the jobs nurses do in the community. I also brought

the children a gift. They each received a coloring book and a magnet about nurses courtesy of

Johnson & Johnson. I think the children were most excited to have a coloring book to continue to

learn about nurses. I have attached pictures of my day “Telling the World” below.