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Before putting together our DIY Doctor Kit, I spent a bit of time looking to see what was available. And I was completely impressed by the beautiful, well made, eco friendly doctor’s kits out there! I have rounded a few of the very best options, as well as some books, apps, puzzles and games that will excite any aspiring doctor.
Be sure to see our favorites in each category down at the bottom!
DOCTOR’S KITS
row 1: HABA Doctor’s Suitcase | Le Grande Famille Doctor’s Medical Kit | Strawberry Doctor Trunk
row 2: Doc HABA | Is There A Doctor in the House | Wooden Pretend Play Doctor’s Kit
row 3: My First Doctor Kit | Soopsori Doctor Play Set | Honeybake Doctor’s Set
APPS
BOOKS
Inside Your Outside: All About the Human Body
The Magic School Bus Inside The Human Body
The Human Body: Lift the Flap and Learn
PUZZLES & GAMES
Your Body 5-Layer Wooden Puzzle
Body Magnets and Anatomy Cards
Our Favorites:
DOCTOR KIT | Is There A Doctor in the House: Although I am of course partial to our DIY Doctor Kit, it has a lot of little pieces and isn’t suitable for the littlest doctors. This wooden version from Land of Nod is super cute, durable, and comes in a fun carrying case. My 18 month old has this and she loves it!
APP | The Human Body App: This is a beautiful app that allows kids (and adults) to discover how each of the body’s systems works. It also comes with a PDF guide that explains how to use the app and gives many other activity suggestions. I appreciate that this app allows open-ended exploration as opposed to simply playing a game or following instructions.
BOOK | The Magic School Bus Inside The Human Body: We love all of the Magic School Bus books around here, and this one is no different. Ms. Frizzle takes the class through the human body and kids learn tons of fun facts along the way.
PUZZLE | Body Magnets and Anatomy Cards: This puzzle not only teaches kids the different parts of the muscular system, skeleton, organs or skin, it does it in 9 different languages. Perfect for bilingual kids, and those of us who move around the world every few years. You never know when you might need to know how to say gallbladder in German!
GAME | Operation: The original game we all played and loved when we were kids. You really can’t improve on a classic! (Just make sure it is the original, and not the updated version, which is such a disappointment)
