My Body Helps Me

Key Notes:

Introduction to the Body

• Purpose: Explain that the body has many parts that help us do different things.

• Basic Body Parts: Head, arms, legs, hands, feet, eyes, ears, nose, mouth.

How Different Body Parts Help Us

Eyes: Help us see things around us.

Ears: Help us hear sounds and listen to people.

Nose: Helps us smell things.

Mouth: Helps us eat, speak, and smile.

Hands: Help us touch and hold things.

Feet: Help us walk, run, and jump.

Importance of Each Body Part

• Eyes: Show us colors and shapes.
• Ears: Let us hear music, conversations, and sounds from nature.
• Nose: Helps us breathe and enjoy different scents.
• Mouth: Helps us taste food and talk with friends.
• Hands: Allow us to draw, play, and do tasks.
• Feet: Enable us to move around and play games.

Keeping Our Body Healthy

Exercise: Running, jumping, and playing keep our body strong.

Healthy Eating: Eating fruits, vegetables, and drinking water helps our body stay healthy.

Rest: Sleeping helps our body rest and grow.

Fun Activities

• Body Part Song: Sing a song about body parts.
• Drawing: Have students draw a picture of themselves and label body parts.
• Movement Game: Play a game where students identify and use different body parts (e.g., “Touch your nose” or “Jump with your feet”).

Let’s practice!