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Child life specialists, this one's for you! This is the perfect activity for that very busy patient: sticker matching!

All you need:
- Stickers
- Scissors
- Magnet Blocks

All you do:
Cut a few stickers in half. Find sets of two magnet blocks and line up each pair accordingly.
(We suggest matching colors of magnets, but it's up to you!)
Now mix up the blocks, and let your patient get matching!

Pro tip: if you do not want the stickers stuck to the magnet blocks forever, we suggest keeping the paper backing on the stickers and attaching them to the blocks using tape instead.

Why we love this activity:
- Easy set up
- Portable
- Can be used in so many different medical settings (waiting room, ER tray table, pre-op…you name it!)

SmileMakers has an awesome selection of stickers—find them here: https://www.smilemakers.com/stickers.html

Hey child life specialists! Looking for a unique tool for a special patient? We’ve got you covered!

SmileMakers has a website section specifically geared towards child life services!

Here’s how you find it:
🤳Head over to www.SmileMakers.com
🩺Under “Practice Type”, click on “Medical & Hospitals”
🧸Then click on the button for “Child Life Services”
And you’re THERE!

Or you can skip those steps and go straight to www.SmileMakers.com/childlifeprof 😎

From stickers and prizes to activities and therapeutic tools, we’ve got a LOT that you and your patients are gonna love!

Calling all child life specialists! Here are 3 new items that our friends at Child Life On Call recommend adding to your supplies:

1. Boo-Boo Buddies Bandages: these new bandages come in a variety of shapes including cute dogs, mythical creatures, and even sports shapes. Your patients will love all the unique choices!
2. Dino Water Game: this little game makes a PERFECT diversion. Katie and her team at Child Life on Call suggest trying this one as a procedural support tool (think: IV, blood draw, sutures).
3. Bluey Assorted Peel & Stick Wall Decals: have a patient facing an extended stay? These wall decals are a fun way to spruce up their hospital room. And the best part is that you can re-use them for the next patient!

Find these and more at www.SmileMakers.com!

Items shown:
Boo-Boo Buddies Dog Bandages (BAN364)
Dino Water Games (TOY2786)
Bluey Assorted Peel & Stick Wall Decals (DC1473)

Children learn and express themselves through play. That is why medical play is SO important for children to better understand the medical environment and their own bodies. Here are three reasons that Katie and her team of child life specialists at Child Life On Call love to utilize medical play:

1. Familiarize: medical play gives children a chance to become comfortable and familiar with medical equipment and situations
2. Identify Coping Skills: medical play allows children to use a more preferred communication tool to identify fears or misconceptions and to develop coping skills
3. Build Confidence: medical play is proven to decrease anxiety and increase compliance throughout their hospital stay. As children navigate their play, they are becoming more confident around medical equipment and procedures

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Share the fun expressions of emoji with your little patients!
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Our friends at Child Life On Call LOVE delivery day! 😍

Find everything you need to make visits fun at www.SmileMakers.com. Get 20% off your order with promo code ONCALL20 at checkout!

As a certified child life specialist, our friend Katie Taylor at Child Life On Call knows just how vital proper preparation can be for a child facing an upcoming medical procedure. Taking some time beforehand to discuss the procedure and answer questions helps the child and their family create a perfect coping plan.

In this video, watch as a bear-y great patient helps a child life specialist use medical play to prepare a child for an IV!🧸💕

Know a child who would love their own “great patient” bear? Order them here: https://www.smilemakers.com/great-patient-plush-bears.html

Sensory play is a vital part of children’s growth. Engaging in sensory exploration can improve kids’ cognition, social skills, motor development, and so much more! And it doesn’t have to be complicated: check out this video from our friends at Child Life On Call for some ideas!

We have an awesome and ever-growing selection of products that promote sensory exploration. Here are a few popular picks—find lots more at www.SmileMakers.com!

- Rainbow Beads Squeeze Balls (TOY2342)
- Emoji Fidget Spinners (TOY2166)
- Glitter Putty (TOY859)
- Dino Fidget Popper Backpack Pulls (PUL293)