Health Education Training Center (HETC)

Highlights from the Health Career Puppets Program

This primary student from Bevins Elementary in Pike County uses the Paramedic Puppet to tell other students what a paramedic does and how to get help in case of an emergency.

Gender-roles are explored in the workplace as this student uses the Nurse Puppet to inform his classmates that "boys can be nurses too."  

This Bevins Elementary  student uses one of the puppets to tell her classmates what information they need to be able to give a 911 operator in an emergency.

What teachers have said about the program:

"The students loved the interaction with the
puppets.  This is one of the best programs
we have had."
--Third Grade Teacher from
Bevins Elementary School
in Pike County

"My students stayed involved throughout the
entire program.  They seemed to truly enjoy it."
--Second Grade Teacher from
Bevins Elementary

"Very needed program!  Helped students learn
more about careers in health care.  I think
even kindergarten students need to be exposed
to all types of jobs and career information. 
This was very appropriate for the age group."
--Kindergarten Teacher from
May Valley Elementary
in Floyd County

"The program was very informative and
interesting.  It held the student's attention."
--Second Grade Teacher from
May Valley Elementary

"Very good presentation.  The program was interesting.  As a teacher, I liked the
student participation."
--Second Grade Teacher from
Salyersville Grade School
in Magoffin County

"The students were actively involved.  Our
school has limited funds for field trips, so it
is very important that we have presenters
come into our school.  This particular lesson
allowed my students to be introduced to the
hospital and hospital careers.  I really enjoyed
the presentation." 
--First Grade Teacher from
J.T. Arnett Elementary School
in Magoffin County

"Students enjoy interaction ---
the puppets are great!"
--Fourth Grade Teacher from
Salyersville Grade School