Clinical Reasoning in Grade Three with A-to-Z Medical History and Histology Lessons
In medicine, diagnosis is like solving a mystery—every clue matters. Doctors rely on clinical reasoning to piece together information from a patient’s medical history, physical symptoms, and even microscopic anatomy (histology) to understand what’s going on in the body. Now imagine giving children the chance to understand that same kind of reasoning skill in Grade […]
If Dog Man Can Teach Kids About Surgery, So Can You
Children are natural question-askers—especially when something is surprising, unfamiliar, or just plain weird. And if you’ve watched the Dog Man movie with a child lately, you may have heard a flurry of questions before the opening scene even finishes: These are big, curious, and important questions. At its core, the origin story of Dog Man—where […]
Building Differential Diagnoses in Kindergarten for Rashes and Allergies with A-to-Z Medical Literacy
In medical school, students learn early on that symptoms—especially ones as common as rashes—can have a wide range of causes. One essential skill for clinicians is building differential diagnoses: lists of possible explanations for a patient’s symptoms. Doctors are trained to think broadly, using memory aids like the VITAMIN CDE and VASCULITIS mnemonics to ensure […]
Improving Inclusivity in Medical Learning Environments
There are many psychological, social, and instructional factors that influence inclusivity in medical learning environments. Implementing specific and actionable strategies would support students and improve learning, engagement, and inclusivity. Psychological Two significant psychological factors are 1) deficit thinking and 2) drink-from-the-firehose curriculum and teaching. Deficit thinking shows up as language like “don’t waste a spot” […]
Why We Need More Children’s Storybooks About Chemical Allergies
Chemical allergies—such as contact allergies and more specific sensitivities like methylisothiazolinone allergy—are increasingly common, yet they remain underrepresented in children’s literature. These allergies, often triggered by ingredients in everyday items like soaps, shampoos, and cleaning products, can have a profound effect on a child’s daily life. And yet, for many families, finding accessible, child-friendly resources […]
