for educating children about staying healthy, says Marianne Sargent
A topic on bones and skeletons is the ideal way to teach young children the importance of a balanced diet, regular exercise and staying safe.
BONY BODIES
Use a life-size anatomical skeleton model to find out about all the different bones in the human body.
Adult role
Learning opportunities
CL: Extends vocabulary, especially by grouping and naming, exploring the meaning and sounds of new words.
PD: Observes the affect of activity on their bodies.
UW: Can talk about the human skeleton and how the body moves; develops an understanding of growth and change.
STRONG BONES
Find out how to keep bones strong and healthy.
Adult role
Learning opportunities
CL: Is beginning to understand 'why' and 'how' questions.
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