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Make Science Exciting: Free Human Body Homeschool Unit Study

January 21, 2025 | 15 Comments
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When we started our human body homeschool unit study we were excited to learn about all the free resources. Also, look at these other pages Best Homeschool Unit Studies and Fun Human Body Crafts for Kids Who Love Hands-on Learning for more ideas and topics for hands-on learning.

Too, our human body is an amazing and wonderful complex system.

And everyday it does amazing things like running, eating and healing.

Make Science Exciting: Free Human Body Homeschool Unit Study

However, all these free and wonderful human body homeschool unit study resources can be an unwieldy beast to tame as they took over my page.

That is unless they are organized of course so we can use them.

Plus, I don’t want you to miss out on any super duper ideas when you start your human body unit study.

Free Resources for Human Body Homeschool Unit Study

So I have organized the resources by grade where possible just to give you an idea of where to start and then by topic like craft or teacher guides.

Prek/K/Elementary

First, look at some resources for the elementary kids.

Besides, you know how I feel about grade levels, they’re just a guide but not what defines our kids.

  • Your Brain and Nervous System – Audio too.
  • Learn About Your Brain Activities by Ticia at Adventures in Mommydom
  • Free Printable Skeleton Game
  • Spelling by Picture – Fill in the blank spelling for human body
  • Free body minibook
  • Human Anatomy Notebooking for upper elementary to middle school
  • Muscular system hand craft 
  • Human Body T Shirt by Everyday Graces.
  • Sensory Touch Activity
  • Paint Your Organs T Shirt
  • Idea to print Doctor’s Bag
  • Human Senses Prek to 2 . 9 page .pdf Teacher’s Guide
  • Free Organ Cards
  • Skeletal System Unit Study
  • Learning About The Human Body Part 1: The Skeletal And Muscular Systems
  • Digestive system craft 

Middle School

Next, look at these middle school resources for the human body unit study.

  • Human Body Systems by Cindy at Our Journey Westward. Hands- on activities for studying the bones, circulatory system and blood compatibility.
  • Black and white printable life sized CHILD skeleton
  • Anatomy unit study
  • Circulatory System Game by Ticia at Adventures in Mommydom
  • Color printable life sized child skeleton – So cool.
  • Black and white printable life sized ADULT skeleton
Mega List Free Resources for Human Body Homeschool Unit Study. Crafts, Lesson Plans,Teachers Guides for Elementary, Middle and High School @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus


High School

Lastly, I gathered up some high school resources too.

  • Advanced Matching Human Body Organs Worksheet.
  • Human Reproductive System (again be sure to look over before you hand this to your teen).
  • Study of the Skin
  • Atlas of Human Skeletal Anatomy Ebook – 68 page .pdf super helpful
  • Cervical Dilation Illustration. Remember to look over these sites first. This illustration was super helpful in understanding labor and delivery. The illustration starts with a cheerio and goes up to the size of a bagel.
  • The Endocrine System Teacher’s Guide.

Additionally, look at these hands-on activities. After all, this is how learning sticks.

MORE HUMAN BODY HOMESCHOOL UNIT STUDY ACTIVITIES

Hands-On Activities (All Grades)

  • Kids Stethoscope Activity
  • Major Organs of The Human Body Labeled Fun Felt Anatomy Activity
  • 8 Eye Facts & Human Body Activities Middle School & Fun Eye Model
  • Human Anatomy
  • Edible Skin Project 
  • Resources and Books About The Human Body For Preschoolers
  • 12 Human Body Games For Middle School & High School
  • Printable Paper Doll Human Body Together
The Basement Workshop Store
  • Brain Fluid Activity
  • Eye Anatomy
  • Circulatory System with licorice pull and peel
  • Printable Label Human Eye
  • Build a sticks and stones skeleton outside
  • 7 Human Body Facts and Kids Human Body T-Shirt Project
  • Making Blood + What Are the Components of Blood
  • Making a Lung
  • Bend a Bone
  • Drawing Artistic Anatomy the arms, legs and torso
  • Free Human Body Coloring Pages from Dover
  • Build An Edible DNA Model
  • How to Turn a Pizza Into a Fun Edible Human Cell Model
  • 9 Free Major Organs Of The Human Body Printables Dot to Dot



  • Manipulatives showing bacteria and virus. Using pipe cleaners and pom-poms
  • Printable pdf lung
  • Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity
  • Rigid versus Flexible Bone Activity.
  • DIY Heart Pump
  • Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids
  • Basic Steps in the Digestive System and a Fun Digestive System Craft
  • Craft a Fun Hand Straw Model to Explore Human Anatomy Muscles & Tendons
  • Spinal Cord with lifesavers
  • Make a heart from recyclable plastic
  • How To Make A Fun Bones Of The Hand Labeled X-Ray Craft
  • How to Make a Human DIY Heart Model Easy Craft for Kids
  • Hands-on Playdough Brain Activity
  • 7 Human Skull Facts and Cool Human Skull Anatomy Activity
  • 8 Facts About the Respiratory System & Fun Lung Craft for Kids

Edible Projects

  • Eyeballs.(Pinterest image)
  • Eye Cake Balls
  • Eatable Skin Mold
  • Eyeballs cream cheese and life savers. Link is not on site, but Pinterest image is great.
  • Fun Edible Spine
Make Science Exciting: Free Human Body Homeschool Unit Study. When we started our human body homeschool unit study we were excited to learn about all the free resources. Also, look at these other pages Best Homeschool Unit Studies and Fun Human Body Crafts for Kids Who Love Hands-on Learning for more ideas and topics for hands-on learning. Your human body is an amazing and wonderful complex system. Human body lapbook for kids.
  • Candy Spine by Ticia at Adventures in Mommydom
  • Another Edible Skin Layers
  • Components of Blood Experiment
  • Edible Bone Model
  • Edible Skin Layers Cake

Interactive Content, Media, Images Human Body Homeschool Unit Study

Also, your kids will enjoy some of these interactive games and pictures.

Anatomy of the Human Body by Henry Gray The Bartleby.com edition of Gray’s Anatomy of the Human Body features 1,247 vibrant engravings—many in color—from the classic 1918 publication.
Paper Mache Body Images.
Anatomy Arcade – Beats worksheets.

3 D Brain Anatomy A virtual 3-D
You Tube How the Heart Pumps

Journey through the Digestive track infographic
Video about Skin

HUMAN BODY LAPBOOK FOR KIDS

Make Science Exciting: Free Human Body Homeschool Unit Study. When we started our human body homeschool unit study we were excited to learn about all the free resources. Also, look at these other pages Best Homeschool Unit Studies and Fun Human Body Crafts for Kids Who Love Hands-on Learning for more ideas and topics for hands-on learning. Your human body is an amazing and wonderful complex system. Human body lapbook for kids.

  • Dynamic and Fun Human Body Lapbook for Multiple Ages

    Dynamic and Fun Human Body Lapbook for Multiple Ages

    $5.00
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History

Finally, look at this cool history of medicine.

A Civil War Surgeon’s Diary Transcribed. Great way to tie in history with science. Read a Civil War Surgeons Diary.

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9 Free Major Organs Of The Human Body Printables

August 31, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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Today I have 9 free dot to dot printables of some of the major organs of the human body. Also, look at my Human Body Lapbook and Fun Unit Study and Human Body Crafts for Kids Who Love Hands-on Learning for more fun ideas.

Dot to dot printables are fun and engaging activities but also offer some awesome benefits for kids.

Children follow the numbers or letters, drawing lines between the dots to uncover fun images.

It’s like solving a puzzle with your pencil.

9 Free Major Organs Of The Human Body Printables

Dot to dot is an effective ways of introducing your littles to important unit studies like the human body.

First, you want to help your child identify some of the major organs of the human body.

For example, the free printables I have are the heart, kidney, stomach, liver, brain, small intestine, urinary bladder, large intestine and lungs.

Next add some books to your human body unit study.

Books for Kids About the Human Body

I prefer living books that tell stories when I can find them.

Then add reference books for my kids who just want the facts.

11 Books And Resources About The Human Body For Preschoolers

Your littles will love these resources and books to learn about the human body.

Anatomy Apron

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

Busy Book for Kids, Human Body Anatomy Book

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.

How it Works: Human Body

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.

Scholastic Discover More: My Body

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.

Inside Your Outside: All About the Human 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 TOOB - 8 Mini Figurines Including Brain, Heart, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Stomach, and Intestines

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!

National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: All About Me (Look & Learn)

Filled with gorgeous photographs inspired by National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book introduces curious children to the parts of the human body.

Build 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.

Human Body Puzzle for Kids Toddlers

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.

Me and My Body

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!

Gaming Classic Operation Game

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.

Also, look at some facts to discuss with your child about each major human body organ.

Major Human Body Organ Facts

As your children are doing the dot to dots share some facts with them.

First, look at the human body heart.

Heart of the Human Body Fun Facts

  • Your heart pumps blood all around your body.
  • This powerful organ beats about 100,000 times a day, sending oxygen and nutrients to every part of the body.

Kidney of the Human Body Fun Facts

  • Your kidneys are bean-shaped and located in the lower part of your body.
  • And your kidneys are like filters. They clean your blood like removing waste.

Stomach of the Human Body Fun Facts

  • Your stomach breaks down the food with acids and enzymes, turning it into a soup-like mixture.
  • When you eat, food travels down a tube called the esophagus and lands in your stomach.

Liver of the Human Body Fun Facts

  • You liver helps your body get rid of toxins.
  • And it also helps with proteins that aid in digesting food.

Brain of the Human Body Fun Facts

  • The brain is made up of billions of tiny cells called neurons that communicate with each other to keep the body running smoothly.
  • Your brain tells your body how to move and even when to breathe.
  • Your brain has amazing storage capacity, more than any computer can store.

Small Intestine of the Human Body Fun Facts

  • The small intestine can be thought of as a long twisty tube. It’s only called small because it’s narrower than the large intestine.
  • When your stomach finishes with your food it travels to the small intestine.
  • It takes the nutrients from the food for your body and it also helps to digest food into smaller pieces.

Urinary Bladder of the Human Body Fun Facts

  • Your bladder is like a stretch balloon that stretches to hold urine.
  • When your kidneys finish filtering your blood, it turns waste into urine.
  • So when the bladder is full, you body says it’s time to go to the bathroom.

Large Intestine of the Human Body Fun Facts

  • The large intestine is long twisty tube too and it gets all the left over food that is not used.
  • One of the jobs is to absorb water so that the waste becomes thicker.
  • Doctors refer to it as stools. We call it poop. (ewwww gross ..cool. I know)

Lungs of the Human Body Fun Facts

  • Think of two balloons in your body when you think of the lungs.
  • When you take a breath, oxygen goes into your body and air fills up the lungs.
  • Then the lungs send oxygen into your body.

Also, look at some of these other human body hands-on activities and crafts.

I have crafts for all ages.

More Hands-on Human Body Activities

  • Kids Stethoscope Activity
  • Major Organs of The Human Body Labeled Fun Felt Anatomy Activity
  • Resources and Books About The Human Body For Preschoolers
  • How To Make A Fun Bones Of The Hand Labeled X-Ray Craft
  • Hands-on Playdough Brain Activity
  • 8 Facts About the Respiratory System & Fun Lung Craft for Kids
  • 7 Human Body Facts and Kids Human Body T-Shirt Project
  • Craft a Fun Hand Straw Model to Explore Human Anatomy Muscles & Tendons
9 Free Major Organs Of The Human Body Printables

Finally, look at how to grab these free printables.

How to Grab the Free Dot to Dot Human Body Printables

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Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

January 24, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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Here is a simple activity to teach your younger child to label the bones of the arm, learning what each is called and what they do. Also, I have this Human Body Crafts page for more hands-on ideas. And this Beautiful Human Body Lapbook and Fun Unit Study.

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

This project is probably best for preschool or kindergarten to introduce them to the concept of bones, x-rays, and basic human body structure.

A human arm is made up of three bones: the upper arm bone called the humerus, and two forearm bones, known as the ulna and the radius. 

Each one works in unique ways to shape and protect the body.

Learning the hows and whys of how they work is an important early anatomy lesson for kids.

And it can be done through fun hands-on activities that make your child more involved in the process.

Books for Kids About the Human Body

16 Human Body Books & Hands-on Resources

Add a few of these fun resources whether you do a couple of lesson plans about the human body or a unit study.

The Way We Work: Getting to Know the Amazing Human Body

One of the resources we used as a reference for this activity was The Way We Work, it covers a lot of interesting topics on the human body.

Medical Torso Human Body Model Anatomy

Vivid Human torso organ structure: 15 Pcs Removable Organs including: Torso, Brain (2-part), Heart, Esophagus and Aorta, Lungs (4-part), Cranial Cap, Stomach, Diaphragm, Liver, pancreas and spleen, small and large intestine. The torso structure showing the relative position, morphological features, anatomy of the head, neck and internal organs, especially the respiratory, digestive, urinary and nervous systems.

Human Organs Shape Silicone Molds 8 Pc

[HUMAN ORGANS SILICONE MOLD]: 8 Pcs Human Organs Mold With Different Shapes, Include 1 Human Heart Mold, 1 Brain Silicone Mold, 1 Liver Mold, 1 Intestinal Mold, 1 Lung Mold, 1 Stomach Mold, 1 Brain Stem Mold, 1 Kidney Mold.

Ooze Labs: Visible Human Body with Squishable Organs

This human body with squishable organs is another great way to identify the organs and become familiar with their layout in the body, it has that gross factor that so many kids love.

Human Body Model for Kids 8PCS Mini Body Parts

8PCS Human Organ Figures Set:Human organ anatomy parts display model children learning toy include small intestine, large intestine, lung, brain, stomach, heart, liver, kidney. Suitable for boys and girls over 6 years old,good for brain ability and imagination.

Anatomy (Quickstudy Academic)

Complete labeled illustrations of over 1,400 anatomical identifications.Loaded with beautifully illustrated diagrams clearly and concisely labeled for easy identification.

Basher Science: Human Body: A Book with Guts!

Basher Science: Human Body, A Book with Guts! Created & illustrated by Simon Basher, written by Dan Green

From the best-selling team that brought you The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology, and Astronomy comes a topic that's close to our hearts-literally! Meet the characters and processes that that keep the human body chugging along. From the basic building blocks like Cell, DNA, and Protein, to Bones, Muscles, and all of the fun-loving Organs, readers will cozy up with the guys on the inside. Trust us-Liver has never looked better!

Heart Anatomy Poster - LAMINATED

High-quality 3 MIL LAMINATION for added durability

Tear Resistant

Human Heart Anatomy Floor Puzzle

HUMAN ORGANS LEARNING: Marvel at the rich complexities of the human heart muscle! Every piece has a unique shape designed to outline each major part of the heart organ, making these an exciting challenge to assemble. Each puzzle includes an Anatomy Reference Guide, so you can learn as you build!

Fixed Bones X-Rays, Black/White, 14 Pieces,

  • Authentic x-ray images
  • Works with any light source or light table)
  • Matching facture card
  • Detailed teaching guide

4 Pack - Anatomical Poster Set - Laminated - Muscular, Skeletal, Ligaments of the Joints, Anatomy of the Spine

  • Set of 4 Posters Made in the USA
  • Posters are 18" x 24” in size
  • High-quality 3 MIL lamination for added durability
  • Tear Resistant

My First Book About the Brain (Dover Science For Kids Coloring Books)

Discover the workings of the body's most complex organ! How does the brain control the rest of the body? How does it enable the senses to function, regulate speech, affect balance, and influence sleep and dreams? These 25 illustrations to color explain every aspect of the brain's important jobs, from communicating with the central nervous system to retaining memories. Suitable for ages 8–12.

Skull Anatomy Coloring Book: Incredibly Detailed Self-Test Human Skull Anatomy Coloring Book

Enjoy This Coloring Book with 34 Beautiful Human Skull Anatomy Coloring Pages.

The Human Skull Anatomy Coloring Book Provides A Means Of Learning About The Structure And Function Of The Human Skull Anatomy Through A Process Of Coloring-By-Directions.

Coloring The Human Skull Anatomy And Its Nerves Is The Most Effective Way To Study The Structure And Functions Of Human Skull Anatomy. You Assimilate Information And Make Visual Associations With Key Terminology When Coloring In The Human Skull Anatomy Coloring Book, All While Having Fun.

1 Pair Plastic Skeleton Hands

Fall is a grea time to grab a set of hands at Dollar Tree but also here is a pair if you're doing a unit study and need one now.

Circulatory System Poster

This poster makes a great reference and can be used with older children to help them add more detail to their project.

The Circulatory System (Your Body Systems: Blastoff! Readers

Our bodies contain a super highway of blood vessels that carry nutrients, waste, and much more from our heads to our toes. This network is the circulatory system! Beginning with a deep breath in, this fact-filled title uses easy-to-follow text and diagrams to allow readers to dive inside the bodys circulatory system!

The human body is a complex being made up of systems that keep us alive and moving! In this series, readers will dive into the bodys systems though engaging, leveled text and related diagrams that follow the parts and functions of each system. Get a microscopic view inside the body with A Closer Look, and put new knowledge into action with a hands-on activity. Check out what is happening inside the body with each title!

Bones of the Arm

Forearm- The section from your elbow to the wrist.

Upper Arm- The area of the arm from elbow to shoulder.

Humerus- Besides leg bones this is the longest bone in your body and is very important to the moving of the arm.

It supports many important muscles, tendons, ligaments, and even some parts of your circulatory system.

Radius- Located in the forearm, closest to the thumb. It twists and changes position based on how the hand is moved. 

It is slightly longer than the ulna.

Ulna-In the forearm closest to the pinky finger. The ulna is stationary and doesn’t twist like the radius.

If you want bones of the human body that will last from preschool through possibly high school this true-to-life set of X-rays can be used for simple bone identification through more complex identification and labeling.

They are fun to play with and don’t even require a lightbox; we simply hold them or tape them up in a bright window.

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

More Hands-on Ways to Learn About X-Ray Bones

  • Here is another similar activity that labels the bones of the hand- How To Make A Fun Bones Of The Hand Labeled X-Ray Craft.
  • This Learning About Bones Activities For Kids And Free Skeleton Printable helps children understand what and how bones shape and hold the body together.
  • This X-ray playdough is another fun activity that will have your child exploring bones through an X-ray-style sensory play.
  • Check out this How to Make a Straw Skeleton– so fun and simple with a big impact.
  • Pick up a few different pretzel shapes and look what fun you can have building a skeleton that is also a delicious snack with these Pretzel Skeletons.
Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

More Human Body Crafts

  • Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids
  • How to Turn a Pizza Into a Fun Edible Human Cell Model
  • How To Make A Fun Bones Of The Hand Labeled X-Ray Craft
  • 7 Human Skull Facts and Cool Human Skull Anatomy Activity
  • How to Make a Fun Hands-on Playdough Brain Activity
  • Major Organs of The Human Body Labeled Fun Felt Anatomy Activity
  • Fun Resources and Books About The Human Body For Preschoolers
  • 8 Eye Facts & Human Body Activities Middle School & Fun Eye Model
  • 12 Human Body Games For Middle School & High School
  • Craft a Fun Hand Straw Model to Explore Human Anatomy Muscles & Tendons
  • How to Make a Human DIY Heart Model Easy Craft for Kids
  • 8 Facts About the Respiratory System & Fun Lung Craft for Kids
  • 7 Human Body Facts and Kids Human Body T-Shirt Project
  • Fun Edible Spine
  • Making Blood + What Are the Components of Blood
  • DIY Heart Pump
  • Kids Stethoscope Activity
  • Build An Edible DNA Model
  • Edible Skin
  • Rigid versus Flexible Bone Activity.
  • Pregnancy Belly Female Study of Human Anatomy Kids Fun Craft
  • Look at my Beautiful Human Body Lapbook and Fun Unit Study
Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity
  • Dynamic and Fun Human Body Lapbook for Multiple Ages

    Dynamic and Fun Human Body Lapbook for Multiple Ages

    $5.00
    Add to cart

Finally, look how to label the bones of the arm x-ray activity.

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

A great advantage of this activity is that it requires very few supplies and very little setup to give your child a valuable lesson on labelling the bones of the arm.

You will need:

  • Black construction paper
  • White crayon
  • White cardstock
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

First, lay your child’s entire arm across the black construction paper and carefully trace it with a white crayon.

 For older children, you will probably need to tape two pieces of paper end to end to use and include as much of the shoulder as you can to challenge them a bit more on labeling.

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

Go back over the tracing you did and darken it by going over it once or twice more.

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

Cut white cardstock into strips as long as each part of your child’s arm, making the top single one a little thicker and the bottom two a bit thinner.

Show your child how to glue the two thinner strips into place on the lower part of the arm nearest the hand; these will become the ulna and radius.

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

If you’d like to help make it a little bit easier to remember where the bones are you can lightly draw them in with a pencil.

Place the larger “bone” on the upper portion of the arm you traced to replicate the humerus, it should just barely touch the lower bones where the elbow bends, and secure it in place using a glue stick.

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

Now make labels for the three bones using scrap pieces of your cardstock and have your child glue those into place in the proper spots.

Their simple creation can now be used for dramatic play as an x-ray as they pretend to be doctors or put on display to help them remember

Label the Bones of the Arm X-Ray Simple Activity

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X is for X Ray Craft | Unique Crayon Resist Skeleton

January 14, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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X is for X Ray craft and this is a wonderful way to introduce a doctor’s office, doctors, hospitals and other workers in the medical field. Also, I have more alphabet letter fun on my page How to Homeschool Preschool.

And introduce your preschooler to concepts like X-rays and what to expect if they ever need one.

It lends itself nicely to many subjects and subtopics to create a rich and well-balanced unit for preschoolers.

X is for X Ray Craft | Unique Crayon Resist Skeleton

I have found that many children already begin preschool lessons identifying this letter right off the bat from X marks the spot in books and TV shows.

So, your focus can just be heavy on the fun theme and more of a review of the letter itself.

There are no shortage of ideas around the x-ray theme and you can keep it simple or expand on it as much as you like.

More How to Homeschool Preschool Letter of the Week Activities

  • Alphabet Letter A is for Apple Craft for Preschool | Fun Apple Study
  • Letter O is for Owl Preschool Craft | Fun Great Horned Owl Study
  • Alphabet Letter H Handprint Craft For Fun Preschool Horse Study
  • How To Make An Alphabet Teeth Cleaning Activity | 5 Preschool Letter T Crafts
  • Alphabet Letter R is for Rainbow Craft for Preschool | Fun Rain Mobile
  • Alphabet Letter M is for Monkey Handprint Preschool Fun Monkey Study
  • Alphabet Letter G is for Gorilla Fun Paper Plate Preschool Mask
  • W Is For Winter Craft Easy Snowman Oobleck Activity
  • Letter E Is For Eagle Easy Preschool Eagle Study
  • Alphabet Letter N Is For Nest Handprint & Fun Nests Preschool Craft
  • B is for Bird Craft | Free Preschool Bluebird Study
  • X is for X Ray Craft | Unique Crayon Resist Skeleton

Language Arts Focus Day 1

I try not to incorporate much writing in preschool.

But in my opinion, as x is so easily identifiable by young children it becomes a somewhat easy one to recreate.

Let your child practice making Xs with crayons on scrap paper.

Letter/Sound Recognition- X is a fun one because it is so easy to make and can be practiced with any kind of lines, even your arms.

Practice making Xs with your arms and repeating the sound it makes together.

X is for X Ray Craft | Unique Crayon Resist Skeleton

Book- X-Ray Me! Is a cute board book showing a wonderful example of X-rays, inside the human body.

It helps create a simple connection between concepts like the skull and skeleton.

Craft/Activity- This Preschool Alphabet X-Ray Game is just darling! I was so excited when I found it for you.

It goes along perfectly with our theme and can be used as a learning tool as well as part of their dramatic play (which is still good for social-emotional learning)

Song/Fingerplay- Do You Know The X-Ray Man? (Tune of Do you know the muffin man?)

Snack- Ease into your unit and use whatever stick-shaped snack foods you have on hand to practice making X’s .

And enjoy them as a treat. Use pretzel sticks, carrot or celery sticks, breadsticks, line raisins up in an X shape, cut-out strips of tortillas and have them create X’s. No need for special ingredients.

Science Focus Day 2

X is for x-ray is the perfect setup for an all-about-my-body study.

Children are fascinated with skeletons and the fact that they are inside their skin giving everything its shape and protecting more delicate organs.

Letter/Sound Recognition- Create Touch & Feel Letter X for your child to practice. Too, use it as a review of letters he is already familiar with.

Add to it as you cover each letter in the alphabet and you will have a full set in no time.

This type of multi-sensory activity is phenomenal for letter recognition.

Book- Andy’s X-Ray talks about what happens when a bone breaks, who takes care of it, and how it is taken care of.

Craft/Activity- Grab an empty roll from recycling and create this Toilet Paper Roll X-Ray Fish Craft.

Song/Fingerplay- I like to throw in a Jack Hartmann Letter X song every time because it is just good stuff for learning letter sounds, recognition, and teaching words that begin with the letter.

His songs are always danceable, catchy, and repetitive fun.

Snack- Here are ideas for 5 snacks that start with the letter x to choose from.

Math Focus Day 3

What is your preschooler learning for math? Recognizing and applying numbers? Basic addition and subtraction? More or fewer? Start there with simple activities and build on those skills as they learn.

Letter/Sound Recognition-  This X is for X-Ray activity is low prep but high impact and reuses items that we are using for other activities in a different way so you get the most bang for your buck and time.

Book- Check out X is for X-Ray Fish that will give your child a whole new look on x-ray images and a few other words that start with X.

Craft/Activity- X-Ray Math.

For this activity, you only need a black sheet of construction paper, a white crayon, a handful of cotton swabs, and a couple of dice.

Make a + and = sign on one side and a – and = sign on the other with a white crayon leaving plenty of space for cotton swabs.

Have your child roll two dice and work on one side at a time using the cotton swab bones as counters/manipulatives.

X is for X Ray Craft | Unique Crayon Resist Skeleton

Song/Fingerplay- Where is X ? (Tune of Thumbkin)

Where is X? Where is X?
Here I am. Here I am. (make an x with pointer fingers)
How are you today, sir? Very well, I thank you. (wiggle fingers)
Run away. Run away. (hide fingers behind the back)

Snack- Reinforce learning about different X sounds with this How to Make a Musical Xylophone Snack in Five Minutes! Not only is it cute but healthy too.

History/Geography Focus Day 4

For social studies learn about doctors, nurses, and even specialists like surgeons and x-ray technicians.

Grab a set of these true-life X-rays for dramatic play and learning.

Letter/Sound Recognition- Make an X-ray with those sweet tiny hands and forearms painted white and demonstrate the shape uniquely.

Book- Going To The Doctor is a great opportunity to talk about the real-world experience of visiting a doctor and what to expect.

Even though at this age your child is familiar with doctor visits you can go a little more in-depth about what happens there, what tools they use (including an x-ray machine), and the names of the different people there- receptionist, doctor, nurse, etc.

Craft/Activity-Put together the items for this easy peasy X-Ray Playdough to teach simple bones and where they are located in the body.

Song/Fingerplay- The Be a Doctor Song is just right for today’s focus on doctors and is fun to move to.

Snack- Here is a Berenstain Bears Go to The Doctor Unit Study Snack plus a whole list of more fun doctor-themed snack ideas that you could use to fit perfectly in with the theme

X is for X Ray Craft Books & Resources for Preschoolers

Have fun with your preschool theme X is for x-ray and grab some of these resources.

True to Life Human X-Rays

Hold these life-size human x-rays up to the light or use them on a light table (sold separately) and see details of a real skeleton. Arrange them together to reproduce the entire body of a 5' Adult.

X-Ray Me!: Look Inside Your Body

“X-ray” the inside of your body from head to toe with this irresistible, interactive, large-format board book!

Two die-cut handles allow readers to hold the book up to their bodies and visualize various body parts and organs—including bones, the brain, lungs, heart, and many more. This unique book is perfect for sharing with friends and sharing in the classroom!

The bright, bold illustrations are clearly labeled and offer an introduction to the way the body works. The unique format encourages interaction, both in the classroom and at home. A great choice for learning together. X-Ray Me! features ten images of what’s inside your body and includes basic information about organs, systems, and your skeleton.

Andy's X-ray: Mediwonderland

Find out what happens when Andy isn’t careful whilst cycling and ends up in the hospital with a broken leg. Andy’s X-ray is a book in a series of children’s books designed to make medical procedures less frightening by presenting them through enjoyable stories with brightly colored illustrations. The evolving series covers common medical procedures from minor ones like blood tests to serious ones such as major surgery and chemotherapy. Inspiration to write it came from my own experience with a sick young child and being unable to find anything to help make the procedures less daunting or answer all the “how” and “why” questions. Happily, after two surgeries and a year in and out of hospital, my daughter is now in remission.I hope these books can help many children and their families all over the world.

X is for X-Ray Fish (The Animal Alphabet Library)

Introduce your little one to the exciting lives of x-ray fishes! This gorgeously illustrated children’s book teaches kids x-ray fish-related first words beginning with the letter X.Explore with x-ray fishes! The friendly, read-aloud text and exciting illustrations will capture the attention of young nature-lovers in no time. Babies and toddlers will love learning new words about x-ray fishes while practicing their X letter sound. This baby book is ideal for promoting early learning and language development.X is for xylophone! Did you know that x-ray fishes live in rivers in South America? Packed with bright pictures and short text, this engaging animal book provides curious kids with lots to talk about and look at!

Going to the Doctor: A Toddler Prep Book

A simple and effective approach to preparing your child for a visit to the doctor Going to the doctor can be stressful for anyone – especially young children
who don’t know what to expect. Help your little one learn what they’ll actually see, hear, and experience with Going to the Doctor, a Toddler Prep Book featuring actual photos and simple, easy-to-understand language.

Inside Your Outside: All About the Human 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.

Language Arts Focus Day 5

Today’s craft incorporates a surprise reveal of an x-ray as well as the letter X, naturally building letter recognition into a nifty activity.

Letter/Sound Recognition- Create a very easy x-ray-themed letter writing tray by placing a piece of white paper in the bottom of a shallow container.

Cover with a very thin layer of black sand or dyed rice, or I used these tiny little black aquarium pebbles for the child to run their finger through to practice.

X is for X Ray Craft | Unique Crayon Resist Skeleton

Book-  Classic Dr. Seuss, Inside Your Outside and learn all about the insides and outsides bout the amazing human body.

Craft/Activity- Crayon Resist Skeleton- See Below for instructions

X is for X Ray Craft | Unique Crayon Resist Skeleton

Song/Fingerplay-  This version of the  Letter X Song is definitely a dance-worthy song and teaches X is a consonant, the sound, and lots of words that make the x sound, in the beginning, middle, and ending sound.

While this is a trickier concept to teach it doesn’t hurt to introduce it to your child.

Snack-What an adorable way to finish off your unit and (possibly) get your child to eat their veggies.

Look at this X Is for X-citing X-ray Skeleton made of fresh sliced veggies.

X is for X Ray Craft Crayon Resist Skeleton

You will need:

  • Cardstock/watercolor paper
  • White crayon
  • Black watercolor paint
  • Paintbrush
  • A cup of water
X is for X Ray Craft | Unique Crayon Resist Skeleton

First, use a white crayon to draw a simple skeleton shape on a piece of white paper. If it helps you can very lightly trace one first with a pencil.

X is for X Ray Craft | Unique Crayon Resist Skeleton

Make an upper and lowercase x in the corner as well to reinforce the letter knowledge.

Next. set your child up with watercolor paint, a paintbrush, and a clean cup of water.

Have your child cover the entire page in black watercolor to create a look like that of an x-ray.

Allow it to dry.

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Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids

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I have a fun circulatory system hands-on activity. Also, I have this Human Body Crafts page for more hands-on ideas. And this Beautiful Human Body Lapbook and Fun Unit Study.

There are plenty of worksheets out there but if you have a kid who learns better by getting fully involved in projects, they’ll love this.

You just need a few simple items from the Dollar Tree to create a large presentation for home, co-op, or a science demonstration.

Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids

I created it to look just like a labeling worksheet, but it puts your child in the driver’s seat from start to finish.

This helps them better understand how the circulatory system works.

Depending on your child’s age and ability you can have them add more details such as including more details about the heart, blood vessels, and capillaries. 

Be sure to check out the resources I share to give your lesson a little more.

What Is The Circulatory System?

The circulatory system consists of blood vessels that carry blood away from and back toward the heart and carry oxygen, nutrients, and hormones while removing waste products such as carbon dioxide.

The arteries carry blood away from the heart and the veins carry blood back to the heart. 

  • Heart- Your heart is a pump and with each heartbeat, it sends blood throughout our bodies.
  • Aorta- This is the main artery of the body responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the circulatory system.
  • Pulmonary Artery-Carries oxygen-poor blood from the right side of your heart to your lungs.
  • Pulmonary Veins-Transport oxygenated blood from the lung alveoli into the left atria.
  • Carotid Artery- Carry your brain’s blood supply from the heart.
  • Jugular Vein-Carries blood from different areas of the head back to the heart.
  • Renal Artery- Takes blood from the heart to the kidneys.
  • Renal Vein- Moves blood from the kidneys to the inferior vena cava.
  • Femoral Artery- The main blood vessel supplying blood to the lower half of your body.
  • Femoral Vein- Transports blood from your lower limbs back to the heart.
  • Superior Vena Cava- The valveless vein that moves blood from the upper half of the body and returns it to the right atrium.
  • Inferior Vena Cava-Carries the deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle body into the right atrium of the heart.
  • Tibial Artery-Delivers oxygenated blood to the lower leg.
  • Tibial Vein- Moves blood from the lower leg and foot back to the heart.
  • Brachial Artery- Supplies blood to your upper arm, elbow, forearm, and hand.
  • Brachial Vein- Transports blood from the upper arm, elbow, and hand back to the heart.
Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids

Next, look at these human body resources.

Human Body Resources

16 Human Body Books & Hands-on Resources

Add a few of these fun resources whether you do a couple of lesson plans about the human body or a unit study.

The Way We Work: Getting to Know the Amazing Human Body

One of the resources we used as a reference for this activity was The Way We Work, it covers a lot of interesting topics on the human body.

Medical Torso Human Body Model Anatomy

Vivid Human torso organ structure: 15 Pcs Removable Organs including: Torso, Brain (2-part), Heart, Esophagus and Aorta, Lungs (4-part), Cranial Cap, Stomach, Diaphragm, Liver, pancreas and spleen, small and large intestine. The torso structure showing the relative position, morphological features, anatomy of the head, neck and internal organs, especially the respiratory, digestive, urinary and nervous systems.

Human Organs Shape Silicone Molds 8 Pc

[HUMAN ORGANS SILICONE MOLD]: 8 Pcs Human Organs Mold With Different Shapes, Include 1 Human Heart Mold, 1 Brain Silicone Mold, 1 Liver Mold, 1 Intestinal Mold, 1 Lung Mold, 1 Stomach Mold, 1 Brain Stem Mold, 1 Kidney Mold.

Ooze Labs: Visible Human Body with Squishable Organs

This human body with squishable organs is another great way to identify the organs and become familiar with their layout in the body, it has that gross factor that so many kids love.

Human Body Model for Kids 8PCS Mini Body Parts

8PCS Human Organ Figures Set:Human organ anatomy parts display model children learning toy include small intestine, large intestine, lung, brain, stomach, heart, liver, kidney. Suitable for boys and girls over 6 years old,good for brain ability and imagination.

Anatomy (Quickstudy Academic)

Complete labeled illustrations of over 1,400 anatomical identifications.Loaded with beautifully illustrated diagrams clearly and concisely labeled for easy identification.

Basher Science: Human Body: A Book with Guts!

Basher Science: Human Body, A Book with Guts! Created & illustrated by Simon Basher, written by Dan Green

From the best-selling team that brought you The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology, and Astronomy comes a topic that's close to our hearts-literally! Meet the characters and processes that that keep the human body chugging along. From the basic building blocks like Cell, DNA, and Protein, to Bones, Muscles, and all of the fun-loving Organs, readers will cozy up with the guys on the inside. Trust us-Liver has never looked better!

Heart Anatomy Poster - LAMINATED

High-quality 3 MIL LAMINATION for added durability

Tear Resistant

Human Heart Anatomy Floor Puzzle

HUMAN ORGANS LEARNING: Marvel at the rich complexities of the human heart muscle! Every piece has a unique shape designed to outline each major part of the heart organ, making these an exciting challenge to assemble. Each puzzle includes an Anatomy Reference Guide, so you can learn as you build!

Fixed Bones X-Rays, Black/White, 14 Pieces,

  • Authentic x-ray images
  • Works with any light source or light table)
  • Matching facture card
  • Detailed teaching guide

4 Pack - Anatomical Poster Set - Laminated - Muscular, Skeletal, Ligaments of the Joints, Anatomy of the Spine

  • Set of 4 Posters Made in the USA
  • Posters are 18" x 24” in size
  • High-quality 3 MIL lamination for added durability
  • Tear Resistant

My First Book About the Brain (Dover Science For Kids Coloring Books)

Discover the workings of the body's most complex organ! How does the brain control the rest of the body? How does it enable the senses to function, regulate speech, affect balance, and influence sleep and dreams? These 25 illustrations to color explain every aspect of the brain's important jobs, from communicating with the central nervous system to retaining memories. Suitable for ages 8–12.

Skull Anatomy Coloring Book: Incredibly Detailed Self-Test Human Skull Anatomy Coloring Book

Enjoy This Coloring Book with 34 Beautiful Human Skull Anatomy Coloring Pages.

The Human Skull Anatomy Coloring Book Provides A Means Of Learning About The Structure And Function Of The Human Skull Anatomy Through A Process Of Coloring-By-Directions.

Coloring The Human Skull Anatomy And Its Nerves Is The Most Effective Way To Study The Structure And Functions Of Human Skull Anatomy. You Assimilate Information And Make Visual Associations With Key Terminology When Coloring In The Human Skull Anatomy Coloring Book, All While Having Fun.

1 Pair Plastic Skeleton Hands

Fall is a grea time to grab a set of hands at Dollar Tree but also here is a pair if you're doing a unit study and need one now.

Circulatory System Poster

This poster makes a great reference and can be used with older children to help them add more detail to their project.

The Circulatory System (Your Body Systems: Blastoff! Readers

Our bodies contain a super highway of blood vessels that carry nutrients, waste, and much more from our heads to our toes. This network is the circulatory system! Beginning with a deep breath in, this fact-filled title uses easy-to-follow text and diagrams to allow readers to dive inside the bodys circulatory system!

The human body is a complex being made up of systems that keep us alive and moving! In this series, readers will dive into the bodys systems though engaging, leveled text and related diagrams that follow the parts and functions of each system. Get a microscopic view inside the body with A Closer Look, and put new knowledge into action with a hands-on activity. Check out what is happening inside the body with each title!

Also, look at these other activities for crafts or hands-on activities.

More Human Body Crafts

  • Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids
  • How to Turn a Pizza Into a Fun Edible Human Cell Model
  • How To Make A Fun Bones Of The Hand Labeled X-Ray Craft
  • 7 Human Skull Facts and Cool Human Skull Anatomy Activity
  • How to Make a Fun Hands-on Playdough Brain Activity
  • Major Organs of The Human Body Labeled Fun Felt Anatomy Activity
  • Fun Resources and Books About The Human Body For Preschoolers
  • 8 Eye Facts & Human Body Activities Middle School & Fun Eye Model
  • 12 Human Body Games For Middle School & High School
  • Craft a Fun Hand Straw Model to Explore Human Anatomy Muscles & Tendons
  • How to Make a Human DIY Heart Model Easy Craft for Kids
  • 8 Facts About the Respiratory System & Fun Lung Craft for Kids
  • 7 Human Body Facts and Kids Human Body T-Shirt Project
  • Fun Edible Spine
  • Making Blood + What Are the Components of Blood
  • DIY Heart Pump
  • Kids Stethoscope Activity
  • Build An Edible DNA Model
  • Edible Skin
  • Rigid versus Flexible Bone Activity.
  • Pregnancy Belly Female Study of Human Anatomy Kids Fun Craft
  • Look at my Beautiful Human Body Lapbook and Fun Unit Study
Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids
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Finally, look at how to do this fun circulatory system hands-on activity.      

Circulatory System Hands-on Activity      

You will need:

  • Science Board
  • Red craft foam
  • Blue craft foam
  • 4 sheets of cream paper
  • Red pipe cleaners/yarn
  • Blue cleaners/yarn
  • glue
  • Printable labels
Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids

First, cut the head, torso, arms, and legs from the cream paper that fills up the center of the board.

Basically, you are creating a fuller stick figure shape.

Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids

Glue the pieces down to the board to form your figure.

Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids

Cut the basic heart shape from red craft foam.

You can find a simple outline in a book or online, but it essentially looks like a basket.

Add 3 short valves to the top and 2 coming out of each side.

Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids

Cut two blue pieces with two small valves off each to represent the pulmonary artery and the superior vena cava. Attach to the red portion of the heart and glue it into place.

Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids

I find a hot glue gun is the easiest and quickest way to secure the pipe cleaners in this next part to demonstrate the veins and arteries.

Hot glue veins and arteries coming out of the heart (red for arteries, blue for veins) on just one end and hold into place until the glue hardens.

Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids

Once the glue is dry, bend and manipulate the pipe cleaners to go in the direction they should be and then glue the rest of the way.

Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids

Running one artery and vein through each extremity, unless you are doing this with an older child, and then you can add more details.

Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids

Then write the labels using my list above.

Just like you would find on a worksheet create lines for labeling using a black Sharpie for each of the labels.

Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids

Glue the labels into the correct place.

Simple and Easy Circulatory System Hands-on Activity for Kids

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