My Body Unit: Parts of the Body

This month our unit plan is My Body. This week we are going to be talking about parts of the body. 

Art:  

Body Painting

Materials needed: a large piece of paper {or pieces taped together}, washable paint/finger paint, paint brushes or a large plate if they will be dipping their body parts {we painted onto our body, then onto the paper}, a bath tub or shower.

Get ready to get messy! Use your body as a painting utensil and be sure to talk about the body parts your child is using as they paint with each one. {you will also need to be prepared for a good scrubbing in the bath!}

Self Portrait

 Materials needed: mirror, art supplies {crayons, pencils, paper}

Have your child draw what they see in the mirror {themselves}.

Science/Discovery: 


What can our bodies do?
Our bodies are amazing and can do so many things!

What can we do with our {eyes, ears, legs, hands, mouth, etc.}? 


What do our bodies need? {sleep, food, water} How do our bodies tell us? {we feel tired, hungry, thirsty}


What would happen if we didn't have our {eyes, ears, legs, hands, mouth, etc.}? Try pretending you don't have your {eyes, ears, legs, hands, mouth, etc.}. 


What would you do if you couldn't {see, hear, walk, hold, taste, etc.}?

Bug trying to find me with her eyes closed.

How are bodies the same & different from others?

Using photos of people you know or in magazines/books, look at the similarities & differences of their bodies. Be sure to encourage acceptance of our differences!

Math: 


Body Part Patterns 

Materials needed: photos/drawings of parts of the body {make doubles or more!}, index cards or card stock -or- felt, contact paper & velcro -or- magnet strips

Have your child make a pattern using the different parts of the body -or- make a pattern yourself leaving one off at the end and have your child pick what comes next.  

For felt boards: laminate each body part using contact paper and place a small strip of Velcro on the back. For the fridge or magnet board: laminate each body part using contact paper and place a small magnetic strip on the back For tabletops: print/draw photos on index cards or card stock  

How many?

Count how many {arms, legs, toes, ears, fingers, etc.} your child has. You may need to help them count their fingers and toes...I had to help Bug by telling her to hold out all her fingers while I pointed to each one and she counted. 

Sensory/Dramatic Play: At the Doctor

Materials needed: doctor's kit or bandages/thermometer/other household first aid materials, a pretend sick grown up or dolls/stuffed toys.

Pretty self explanatory. Using the doctor kit, pretend you or your child is sick and try to make them better! Have fun and use your imagination. If you have dress up clothes you can dress the part...or use a white button down shirt from a grown up's closet for your little doctor.

 

Bible:  

Health

What we use: Parenting with Scripture page 120 {stay tuned this Mother's Day for a chance to win this book!} & You Version Bible App {we read the NIV version}

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 {NIV}: Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. 

Songs/Games:

Simon Says: Here are the rules in case you don't already know them. We just play the simple way where I say "Simon says" with the instruction and Bug follows. No one is out and I always begin with "Simon says". 

Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes:  Here is the song if you don't already know it.

My Body is Amazing:  You can find this song on the Potty Time App from Signing Time. We love this app! It is free to download, but this song with video of signs is just $0.99! 

My Body Beanbag Toss: Draw an outline of your child's body on the ground/large piece of paper. As you name body parts, have your child toss a bean bag onto that part of the body. If you do not have a bean bag you can make your own by filling a balloon with some sand or rice and tying it in a knot. 

 We used a hand bean bag {a filled latex glove}! 

Books: 

 

Vocabulary/Signs to Know:

{would it be easier if I did a video of all the signs instead of linking to each one? If so, let me know in the comments and I will try to get that done. Just not sure how many of you use sign language with the kiddos. We love it!}

• body
• eat / food {same sign}
• sleep / tired
• drink / thirsty
• grow {grow up}
• potty {if you are potty training along with this unit}
• amazing {the sign for "wow"}
• you can search parts of the body here at signsavvy {it's our fave resource for a quick look up of ASL signs}: head, shoulders, arms, hands, chest, belly, hips, legs, knees, feet, toes, fingers, eyes, nose, mouth, tongue, ears, belly button, neck, backside {less or more depending on how much in detail you want to go} 

How have you helped your child discover their bodies? Leave your link below in the comments so we can check it out!

Coming up:

Week 2 {May 7-11}: 5 Senses

Week 3 {May 14-18}: Emotions

Week 4 {May 21-25}: Exercising & Eating Healthy

Week 5 {May 28-June 1}: Hygiene

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