I Am Going to the Doctor

Make this doctor-visit story your own

This library story introduces the visit, the people there, and ways to ask for support. Use it as a starting point for a story about your child's actual appointment.

1. Check which details belong in the story

   Ask the office about the arrival process and what is expected at this appointment. Add the name your child uses for the person going with them. Leave out details you have not confirmed, and update the story if the plan changes.

2. Choose familiar pictures

   Use a photo of the building entrance or a familiar item your child plans to bring. Ask the office before taking photos inside, and keep other visitors out of the pictures.

3. Replace general words with your own details

   For example, change “Sometimes I go to the doctor” to “On Tuesday, I am going to the doctor with Dad” if that matches the plan. Keep the words familiar and describe only what you know.

4. Include your child's way to ask questions

   Add the words, pictures, or gestures your child uses to ask for help or a pause. Read together at their pace and leave room for questions. Avoid promises about how the appointment will feel or exactly how long it will take.

In StoryRetriever, create a new story and add your own photos and captions. This public story does not install a copy in your account. You can also explore the morning-routine example.