Child life specialists incorporate play, art, and books to teach kids about their bodies. Many specialists have used an activity called, blood soup to educate and empower kids about their cancer treatment. I was excited to find out that a fellow child life specialist created a storybook to go along with this activity.
Guest Blogger, Jessica Wilfore, CCLS, Author of Blood Soup
Blood Soup is a dynamic and hands-on educational experience for all children! Readers will be engaged from start to finish, learning of the four components of blood and the reasoning behind a blood draw. Blood Soup empowers children to know more about their bodies and helps take the fear out of blood.
Where to Purchase
Blood Soup is available for purchase at Lulu.com.
About the Author
Jessica Wilfore, MS-Ed, CCLS is a Certified Child Life Specialist, educator, and mother who has worked in the hospital setting for several years helping children understand procedures and diagnosis in a developmentally appropriate manner. She believes that the more children know, the better they can respond. She encourages the use of this book for all children but specifically for those with an upcoming blood draw or new diagnosis (cancer, diabetes, bleeding disorders).
We will be giving away a copy of “Blood Soup” to one lucky winner.
Choose one or more ways to enter:
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Good luck, the winner will be chosen by 4/15/21. Open to U.S. and Canada residents.
