Southeast Kentucky Area
 Health Education Center

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