ALL ABOUT ME… my bones

One of the first topics covered in school is “all about me”.  What a great way for the teacher to get to know the kids and the kids to get to know each other.

It’s also a great way to get the kids thinking, talking, and learning about themselves!

For more resources to go along with this activity, check out Human Anatomy: Skeleton labeling worksheets and free printable skeleton bones activity.

I found this AWESOME book at the library all about bones.  It is a wonderful example of how a children’s book can be educational and fun at the same time.

You Can’t See Your Bones With Binoculars: A Guide to Your 206 Bones

By Harriet Ziefert  Art by Amanda Haley

The book takes you through each section of the body and describes what the names are for the bones and what their function is.  FANTASTIC! (I even walked away feeling a little smarter=) )

My Bones Activity

what you need:  easel paper ~ markers ~ construction paper ~ pens ~ tape ~ labeled picture of a skeleton

M and M took turns being traced…and that is always a blast!

Big M picked a spot on the body to start.  I grabbed the book, and showed him the picture of the skeleton. ( I used the one from the book because it is AWESOME!  I bet you could find a labeled skeleton online pretty easily though.)

Once he felt like he knew what he was drawing, he got to work.   I read to him while he worked.  Describing the name and function of the bone he was working on.

Even cooler than I expected!

Tips (to maximize learning):  1. Point out the location of each bone.  Where would the knee go?  Which bones are above the knee, and which ones are below?  2.  Have your kid feel for the bones.  Which ones can you feel, and which ones are harder to feel?  3.  Go back after the picture is complete and write in the name of each bone.