What's Inside of Me?

Why

When kids focus on what's inside their bodies, they begin to understand their amazing anatomy and realize ways that all humans are the same.

Steps

1. Choose a smooth, hard surface with enough space for you to lie down. Cover the area with newspaper.

2. Unroll newsprint paper the length of your body and tape it down with masking tape. Or open several paper grocery bags and tape them together, making a space big enough for you to lie on.

3. Carefully lie on your back on top of the paper. Ask an adult or a friend to trace the outline of your body with Crayola® Washable Markers. Stand up slowly so the paper doesn't rip.

4. With Crayola® Markers, and/or Crayons, draw the parts of your body that you don't see, such as your blood, bones, heart, and brain. Look in books, on the Internet, or talk with grown-ups about what's inside of you.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Giant Easel Pad
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • masking tape
  • recycled paper grocery bag (optional)

Where & When

"My daughter had a lot of questions for our pediatrician about her heart after we traced her body."
Khaliah H., mom of 4-year-old.

"We used this idea after a child came in with a broken arm. Everyone better understood what happened."
Brad M., after-school program volunteer.


Interesting Info

On the average people's hearts are about the size of their two fists clenched together. There are about 100,000 miles (160,000 km) of blood vessels that transport blood in humans. With more than 200 bones in your body, imagine what you would look like if you were boneless!