Your body has many parts that all work together. Your head, arms, legs, and trunk (the middle part of your body) each have an important job to do.
Have children point to and name body parts on themselves and on a partner. Sing songs like "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes." Use a mirror so children can see and touch each body part as they name it.
Young children may confuse the names of body parts that are close together (like wrist and ankle). Some children think the trunk is only the tummy and forget about the back and chest.
Your body is made up of many different parts. Let's start with the big ones. Your head is at the very top — it holds your brain, your eyes, your ears, your nose, and your mouth. Your trunk is the big middle section of your body — it includes your chest, your tummy, and your back. Your arms stick out from the sides of your trunk, and your legs are at the bottom.
Each body part has a special job. Your legs help you stand, walk, run, and jump. Your arms help you reach, carry, push, and pull. Your hands at the end of your arms can grab things, wave hello, and draw pictures. Your feet at the end of your legs help you balance and move around. All of these parts work together every single day.
Here is something cool: no matter what you are doing, many body parts are helping at the same time. When you eat breakfast, your arms lift the spoon, your hands hold it steady, your mouth opens and chews, and your trunk keeps you sitting up straight in your chair. Your body is a team, and every part is a team player.
This is a foundational topic with no prerequisites.
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