“Thermometer” explained in 4 pictures
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Young children understand that a thermometer is a health tool used to measure the warmth of the body and find out if they have a fever
💬 What Is a Thermometer?
A thermometer is a tool that measures the warmth of your body. We use it when we want to know if we have a fever. We use it at home or at the hospital.
🤔 Have you ever seen a thermometer?
💬 How Do We Take a Temperature?
We use a thermometer together with an adult. Sometimes we put it under the arm and wait quietly. There are also thermometers that measure on the forehead.
🤔 When using a thermometer, what should you do with your body?
💬 Numbers Appear When It Measures
When it finishes measuring, the thermometer lets us know. An adult looks at the number on the screen. If it is higher than usual, you might have a fever.
💬 Clean It and Put It Away After Using It
A thermometer is a tool used on everyone’s body. After using it, we clean it. Together with an adult, we put it in its case.
🤔 Is it okay to use a thermometer as a toy?