You were once a tiny baby, and now you are much bigger. Your body has been growing since before you were born — getting taller, heavier, and stronger every year.
Bring in baby photos and compare them to current photos. Try on a baby shoe or baby shirt to see how much children have grown. Use a growth chart to mark current height and compare to earlier measurements.
Children sometimes think growing happens suddenly, like one day you wake up bigger. In reality, growth is slow and steady — you grow a little bit every day but do not notice it. Some children worry they are not growing because they cannot see or feel it happening.
Think about what you looked like as a baby. You were tiny — maybe about as long as a pillow and light enough for one person to carry easily. Your hands were so small that your whole fist could barely wrap around a grown-up's finger. Now look at yourself. You are so much bigger and stronger than that baby version of you.
Growing happens slowly — a tiny amount every single day. You cannot feel it or see it happening in the moment, kind of like how you cannot watch the hour hand on a clock move even though it does. But over weeks and months, the changes add up. Clothes that fit perfectly start to feel tight. Shoes that were too big become just right and then too small. If you stand against a wall and make a mark at the top of your head, and then do it again six months later, the new mark will be higher.
Growing is not just about getting taller, though. Since you were a baby, your whole body has changed. Your muscles have gotten stronger, so you can run, jump, and climb. Your brain has grown and learned, so you can talk, read, draw, and solve problems. Your baby teeth came in and now some might be falling out to make room for bigger permanent teeth. Every part of you is changing, and it will keep changing for many more years. Growing up is a long, amazing journey, and you are right in the middle of it.