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We’re learning about the human skeleton!
We’ve worked our way through basic anatomy, the human heart, and even basic hygiene. Now we’re exploring the amazing structure and function of the human skeleton. With 206 bones in the adult human body, we have plenty to learn.
I’m excited to share the new resource I created for this human skeleton lesson with you!
It didn’t feel right to have a stiff skeleton when God created us so mobile. I wanted my little skeleton to reflect the amazing movement God gave us, if only on a very basic level.
So after printing and cutting out the bones in this cute little guy, simply use a single hole punch in the marked spots, add brad pins, and you have yourself your own mini moving human skeleton (instructions print with the skeleton parts)! Isn’t he just the cutest?!
You can visit my Amazon store to see the list of recommended supplies I use (brad pins, laminator, hole punch, etc.) to assemble this fun activity.
Now that you’ve enjoyed making your little man dance a jig, it’s time to learn what he’s made of.
I used Velcro dots to attach our guy to the front laminated page. His colorful outline is color coded to match the page and the labels for each of his bones. See how many you can match correctly, and then head to the included “Skeleton Vocabulary” page to learn a little more about each bone. I printed our vocabulary page on the back of the skeleton page. For easy referencing while you label the skeleton, you might prefer to print it separately.
As an added bone-nes ( 😉 ), Proverbs 3:7-8 is referenced at the top.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your body
And refreshment to your bones.
I love pairing Bible and science together. It’s such a great way to remind ourselves, and our little ones, who our creator is, and just how creative He is! It’s one of the reasons I love our Masterbooks curriculum so much.
I think this fun (and frankly, pretty entertaining) little skeleton is going to be such a fun lesson to come back to over and over as the kiddos grow.
Get your Skeleton Anatomy Printable here!
Have you studied the human skeleton with your little learner? What was your favorite part of the process?
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