Classroom First Aid

A while back, we talked about visiting the nurses office. While researching items needed in the classroom I came across lots of information on having a first aid kit in the classroom. This kit does not negate a trip to the nurse for serious injuries, it is instead to be used for minor issues such as a paper cut or a scraped knee. However, you have to know your school and district policies. While some are okay with others are completely against it. Every paper cut goes to the nurse - she/he must be really busy at that school!

Another item to add to my shopping list... a dorm-sized refrigerator! Again, one will have to make sure they can have one in their classroom before purchasing it. This is not only used to store my lunch in but will hold ice packs. Sometimes all one needs is time with an ice pack to feel better. 

Or a band-aid for the hurt you cannot see with your eye. I saw an adorable lined basket at hobby lobby that I have been wanting to do something with. I will set it on top of the fridge with my first aid items easily accessible on top. And I will stack some of the nurses passes right in front of it. 

Your Shopping List:

~ Dorm-sized refrigerator

~ Band-aids of various sizes

~ Lined basket

~ Latex-free Gloves

~ Ice Packs

~ Peppermints

~ Fever Bugs (stickers that take a child's temp)

What other items do you keep in your classroom to help alleviate trips to the nurses office?