Once again , it’s time to check these cute kids vision . Screening the little ones was quite difficult on our part, maybe because of the humid weather . The kids where quite impatient with the vision care activity some are crying , shouting , whining , while others did their own stuff. It’s a good thing I have brought with me a basketful of patience, a dash of imagination and a pinch of skill. My childhood was the first thing that dawned on me. And paper boat making I think would be the key. I told them that I will make a bunch of paper boats to those kids who allowed their vision to be check by their teacher. Indeed ,it demonstrated a positive outcome and agreed with the bargain. The kids where quite amazed with my skill.
The Optometrist had accomplished 8 classes ( 6 section on grade 1 and 2 section for kindergarten). A total of 284 kids were screened and found 39 kids that needed further evaluation.
Tips on enticing kids to join an activity:
- Create an interesting environment.
- Follow children’s curiosity in the immediate surrounding.
- offer play material to catch their attention
- motivate and open the doorway to their enthusiasm
Dr. Mariciris P. Lim, O.D.