We’re making a fun edible brain model. For sure more fun than science but it’s a great hands-on project for a human body or brain study. Also, I have this Human Body Crafts page for more hands-on ideas. And this Beautiful Human Body Lapbook and Fun Unit Study.
Besides, we’re always looking for ways to make learning creative and fun to keep kids engaged.
So, we’re learning about the human brain and making a delicious snack.
And although I think all your kids will enjoy this fun project, it’s certainly easier to include your younger learners.
Children learn best when they’re involved in hands-on learning.
Too, you can use Jello, Rice Krispies like we’re using today, cookie dough or cake mix to make edible brains. Although it may not be as easy to label parts of the brain, you can use my other posts to do that.
This is a multisensory experience to get learners used to the shape of the brain and its function.
BOOKS ABOUT THE HUMAN BODY FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS
Next, look at a few resources I rounded up for your young learners to read about the human brain as they learn about the amazing brain.
11 Books And Resources About The Human Body For Preschoolers
Your littles will love these resources and books to learn about the human body.
The model by heart, large intestine, small intestine, lung, stomach, kidney, liver, esophagus and trachea, A total of 9 indication area, the plush stuffed organs apron is a wonderful body awareness kit, The organs are removable, pasted in Velcro
Great for keeping little ones busy while you teach older kids, for on the go, or even snuggled up on the couch. It stands up on its own as a flip book with velcro pieces that keep kids engaged while they discover.
A first introduction to the human body for curious toddlers. With layered die-cuts throughout.The human body is an amazing machine! Take a look inside and learn all about how it works with this interactive layered die-cut board book. Simple callouts, such as "hair," "ear," "arm," and "bones," invite even the youngest reader to explore the workings of the human body. Topics covered include the movements of our body parts, the five senses, the way in which blood flows through the body, the internal organs that the human body contains, and the different types of bones that are found throughout the body. Packed with fun facts and accessible information, this first introduction to our bodies is perfect for the youngest children.
MY BODY answers children’s questions about their own bodies in an incredibly simple and appropriate way. Each spread is focused on a particular part of the body or movement a child understands. Body actions such as breathing, the food journey, and blood are touched on, as well as fun subjects such as hiccups, earwax, and goosebumps. The simple text is perfect for beginning readers. The photographs provide impact for children less interested in reading with big, bright pictures of the inside and outside of the body.
Join the Cat in the Hat, Sally and Dick for a ride through the human body where they visit the right and left sides of the brain, meet the Feletons from far off Fadin (when they stand in the sun you can see through their skin), scuba dive through the blood system, follow food and water through the digestive tract, and a whole lot more! Perfect for readers who are curious about the body and for any kid who loves learning and science.Featuring beloved characters from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat, the Learning Library are unjacketed hardcover picture books that explore a range of nonfiction topics about the world we live in and include an index, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.
HUMAN ORGANS: The human body is a marvel of evolution, and now you can learn all about its many different and specialized organs with this Human Organs Toob!
Filled with gorgeous photographs inspired by National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book introduces curious children to the parts of the human body.
The skeleton is the key to learning about the body, and Build the Human Body offers one of the coolest learning experiences around.The ancient Greeks had it right: “Know thyself.” One of the keys to knowing thyself is knowing how the body works. Build the Human Body will teach you about the body’s building blocks, help you build its framework, and show you how to map the organs. Have fun while learning, and see the human body like never before through colorful illustrations, fascinating facts, and by building your very own human skeleton.
This magnetic puzzle has both a boy and a girl outline and can be used to teach the body, muscles, organs, and the skeleton. This resource will get a lot of use over several years.
Amazing facts come together with fun, easy-to-do crafts in this STEAM-centric celebration of the human body.Learn amazing facts like how germs can make you sick, why you have a belly button, and how your senses work. Then create wonderful crafts, like a beautiful family tree, a homemade stethoscope, and gingerbread skeletons, combining reading skills, STEAM concepts, and hands-on family fun.Discover what a family tree is, then create one yourself. Explore your amazing fingerprints, then decorate a beautiful picture frame with them. Make a paper skeleton or play a game about digestion. This is a perfect package for a little learner who wants to know all about what's going on inside their body!
How could I not include operation? While yes the objects are silly and unrealistic it just goes along with the theme too good to ignore. It is good for building fine motor skills and opens discussions about things like what it means to have a frog in one's throat.
Next, look at some activities to go with our edible brain model.
ACTIVITIES TO PAIR WITH THE EDIBLE BRAIN MODEL
- Summer Learning Ideas For The Littles & Free Backyard Brainiacs Printable
- Fun Brain Crafts and Free Brain Activity Pages
- Make this fun brain hat free printable.
- How to Make a Fun Hands-on Playdough Brain Activity
- 20 Brain Break Quick And Fast Facts For Kids
And if you’re homeschooling multiple ages, look at my fun human body lapbook.
Finally, look at how to make this brain model for kids of all ages who want to have fun today.
One of the best things is this is a no bake recipe. Just supervise a bit of stove top cooking.
HOW TO MAKE A RICE KRISPIES EDIBLE BRAIN MODEL
Look at the ingredients.
- Servings: 16
- Prep time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- 6 cups rice Krispies cereal
- 3 tbsp butter
- 10 oz bag miniature marshmallows
- Red food coloring
And you will need the following kitchen items.
- Measuring cup
- large pot
- silicone spatula
- baking sheet or tray
- parchment paper
- ice cream scoop with trigger
- butter knife
- small bowl
- thin paintbrush
First, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt the butter over low heat in a large pot.
Then add marshmallows, stirring until marshmallows are melted.
Stir in a few drops of food coloring – we used 5, but you could use less for a lighter color
Stir in the cereal.
Use the ice cream scoop to gather the mixture and drop it onto your prepared tray.
Form the mixture into an oval.
Then separate slightly in the middle with the fat end of a butter knife to form the “brain”.
Add some food coloring to a bowl and use the paintbrush to paint “veins” onto the brains.
Take pictures of your creation and enjoy!
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