Big Build Slides The Big Build
How do we stand up and move?
Our Body
Our Strength
Our Skeleton
The Frame
Bones are like the wood frame of a house. They hold us up!
Hard & Strong
Bones protect the soft parts inside our body.
Skeleton Power!
Our Muscles
Get Moving
Muscles pull on your bones to make you walk, run, and wave.
Everywhere!
You have over 600 muscles in your body!
Important Parts
Brain
Controls your body like a computer.
Heart
Pumps blood to your fingers and toes.
Lungs
Help you breathe in fresh air.
Let's Try It!
1 Touch your elbow. What's underneath? (Bone!)
2 Flex your arm. What feels tight? (Muscle!)
3 Take a deep breath. Where is the air? (Lungs!)
Body Parts Worksheet Body Parts Map
Lesson 1: The Big Build
Name:
Date:
Word Bank
BONE MUSCLE HEART BRAIN LUNGS
Hard parts that hold us up.
Strong parts that help us move.
The "Boss" of our body.
Pumps blood through our body.
Helps us breathe air.
Draw Your Body
Circle the words from the Word Bank and write them in the boxes.
Organ Match Cards Organ Match Cards
Lesson 1 Activity | Cut & Sort
Teacher: Cut along
How to use:
Cut out the Picture Cards and the Label Cards . Have students match the organ picture to the correct name and function.
BRAIN
I think and control the body.
HEART
I pump blood everywhere.
LUNGS
I help you breathe air.
STOMACH
I break down your food.
BONE
I hold up your body.
MUSCLE
I pull and move your body.
Big Build Teacher Guide Big Build Guide
Lesson 1: Anatomy, Bones, and Muscles
LESSON OVERVIEW
Goal
Students will identify external body parts and understand that bones provide structure while muscles provide movement.
Key Terms
• Bone
• Muscle
• Brain
• Heart
• Lungs
INSTRUCTIONAL STEPS
1
Introduction (10 mins)
Use the Big Build Slides . Ask students to stand and touch their head, shoulders, and knees. Explain that inside, we have a "frame" called a skeleton.
2
Movement Lab (15 mins)
Have students "flex" their arm muscles. Ask: "Is it soft or hard?" Explain that muscles pull our bones to help us wave and walk. Use a rubber band to demonstrate how muscles stretch and pull.
3
Matching Activity (15 mins)
Distribute the Organ Match Cards . Guide students in matching the icon (picture) to the function. For life skills support, focus on one organ at a time (e.g., "Find the brain. The brain is for thinking.").
FOR ALL LEARNERS
Sensory Support
Use a plastic skeleton model or a "Mr. Potato Head" to reinforce body parts. Let students feel their pulse (heart) after jumping in place.
Visual Support
Use the included Body Parts Map worksheet. For students with limited motor skills, provide pre-cut words to glue into the boxes.
System Squad Slides System Squad
The team that keeps you running!
Heart
Lungs
Brain
The Heart
The Pump
It pushes blood to your whole body!
Thump-Thump
It works all day and night without stopping.
Feel your pulse!
The Lungs
Breathing
Lungs bring fresh air (oxygen) into your body.
In and Out
Take a big breath in... and blow it out!
The Brain Boss
1
The Brain tells your body what to do.
2
It helps you learn, feel, and remember.
3
It even works when you are sleeping!
See the Squad in Action!
Teacher: Insert link to a simplified body systems video here.
(e.g., 'How the Heart Works' for kids)
Watch how the heart, lungs, and brain work together.
Body Systems Check System Squad Check
Lesson 2: Heart, Lungs & Brain
Name:
Date:
1. Circle the correct picture:
Which part pumps blood?
Brain
Heart
Which part breathes air?
Lungs
Bone
Which part thinks?
Muscle
Brain
2. Circle Yes or No:
Does your brain help you learn?
YES NO
Does your heart stop when you sleep?
YES NO
Great job, System Superstar!
System Function Sort System Sort Activity
Lesson 2 Activity | Functional Sort
Match Body Part
Instructions:
Cut out the Action Cards at the bottom. Glue or place them under the correct System Boss.
HEART
LUNGS
BRAIN
✂️ Action Cards (Cut these out)
Pumping blood to your toes
Learning new words
Taking a big deep breath
Keeping your blood moving
Remembering your name
Blowing out birthday candles
System Squad Teacher Guide System Squad Guide
Lesson 2: Heart, Lungs, and Brain
LESSON OVERVIEW
Goal
Students will identify the primary functions of the heart (pump), lungs (breathe), and brain (think) through visual and kinesthetic learning.
Success Criteria
• Point to where the organ is located.
• Mimic the action of the organ.
• Match the organ to its job.
CLASSROOM FLOW
1
Engage: The Pumping Heart (10 mins)
Have students jump in place for 30 seconds. Help them find their heartbeat. Explain that the heart is like a pump pushing blood to their tired legs.
2
Direct Instruction: System Squad (15 mins)
Use the System Squad Slides . Focus on simple analogies (Heart = Pump, Lungs = Balloon, Brain = Boss/Computer). Encourage students to use hand gestures for each (pumping fist, expanding chest, pointing to head).
3
Application: Functional Sort (20 mins)
Use the System Function Sort . Model the first match. If students struggle with reading, read the "Action Cards" aloud and ask, "Which boss does this job?"
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
Use the Body Systems Check as a quick assessment. For non-verbal students, have them point to the correct icon on the worksheet when prompted.
Heart
Hand on chest
Lungs
Deep breath
Brain
"Think" pose
Senses Superstars Slides Senses Superstars
How do we explore our world?
See
Hear
Touch
Smell
Taste
Sight
I use my eyes to see:
Colors Shapes Safety
Hearing
I use my ears to hear:
Music Friends Alarms
Touch
I use my skin to feel:
Hot/Cold Soft/Hard
Smell
I use my nose to smell:
Food Flowers Smoke
Taste
My tongue helps me taste:
🍭
SWEET
🍋
SOUR
🥨
SALTY
🥦
BITTER
Staying Safe!
Hear an alarm?
Time to go!
Smell smoke?
Get help!
Feel something hot?
Don't touch!
Five Senses Lab Five Senses Lab
Lesson 3: Explore with Your Senses
Name:
Date:
The Big 5
👀SEE
👂HEAR
👋TOUCH
👃SMELL
👅TASTE
What do you use?
I use my eyes to...
I use my ears to...
I use my skin to...
I use my nose to...
My Favorite Sense
My favorite sense is:
Draw something you love to see, hear, or taste!
Sensory Scavenger Hunt Activity Sensory Scavenger Hunt
Lesson 3 Activity | Real-World Exploration
Explore the
Can you find them?
Walk around the room. Check the box when you find something that uses each sense!
Find something YELLOW.
"I see it with my eyes!"
Find something that makes NOISE.
"I hear it with my ears!"
Find something SOFT.
"I feel it with my skin!"
Find something that SMELLS good.
"I smell it with my nose!"
Find something that tastes SWEET.
"I taste it with my tongue!"
Teacher Note: You may provide a specific 'sweet' snack for the taste portion!
Senses Superstars Teacher Guide Senses Superstar Guide
Lesson 3: The Five Senses
LESSON OVERVIEW
Goal
Students will name the five senses and identify the body part associated with each. They will also explore how senses provide information about safety.
Materials Needed
• A yellow object (Sight)
• Something noisy (Hearing)
• Sandpaper/Cotton (Touch)
• Scented markers (Smell)
• Sweet/Sour snacks (Taste)
THE LEARNING JOURNEY
1
Engage: Mystery Bag (10 mins)
Place an object in a paper bag. Have students reach in and feel it. Ask: "How do you know what it is?" Lead into the idea of using our senses to explore.
2
Direct Instruction: Senses Slides (15 mins)
Use the Senses Superstar Slides . For each sense, have students point to the body part they use (eyes, ears, skin, nose, tongue). Discuss the safety slide carefully—how do our senses protect us?
3
Active Exploration: Scavenger Hunt (25 mins)
Distribute the Sensory Scavenger Hunt Activity . Walk with students around the room. Provide guided prompts: "I see a yellow sun on the wall. Can you find something yellow too?"
SUPPORTING ALL LEARNERS
Visual Supports
Use the Five Senses Lab worksheet for independent or small group practice. For students who do not write, allow them to circle the correct emojis.
Sensory Modification
Be mindful of sensory sensitivities. If a student is overwhelmed by loud noises or strong smells, provide alternative items (e.g., a quiet whisper or a very mild scent).
Health Heroes Slides Health Heroes
Taking care of our amazing body!
Wash Up
Eat Well
Keep Moving
Germ Defense
Soap is Super!
Washing hands kills tiny germs that make us sick.
When to wash?
• Before eating
• After the bathroom
• After sneezing
• After playing
Squeaky Clean!
🥦 Grow
🍎 Energy
🍗 Strong
🥛 Bones
Power Food
Fuel Your Body
Healthy food gives your "engine" the energy to play and think!
Move Your Body!
Makes your Heart strong.
Makes your Muscles grow.
Makes you feel Happy!
Play for 30 minutes every day!
The Hand Washing Song
Teacher: Insert link to a catchy hand-washing or hygiene video here.
(e.g., 'The Sid the Science Kid' washing hands song)
Let's wash the germs away!
Healthy Choices Tracker Healthy Choices
Lesson 4: Keeping Our Body Strong
Name:
Date:
1. Circle the HEALTHY choice:
🍎 Apple
OR
🍩 Donut
🥤 Soda
OR
💧 Water
Riding a Bike
OR
Watching TV
Sleeping
OR
Video Games
2. When do you wash your hands? (Circle all correct)
Before I eat
After the bathroom
After I sneeze
Today's Healthy Goal
I ate a fruit or veggie:
I moved my body:
I washed my hands:
Germ Defense Sequencing Activity Germ Defense Steps
Lesson 4 Activity | Life Skills Sequencing
Wash Hands
Instructions:
Cut out the Hand Washing Cards at the bottom. Put them in order from 1 to 5 to show how we wash away germs!
1
First
2
Next
3
Next
4
Then
5
Done
✂️ Hand Washing Cards (Cut these out)
Wet your hands
Get some soap
Scrub for 20 seconds
Rinse the soap off
Dry with a towel
PRO TIP: Sing "Happy Birthday" twice while you scrub to make sure all the germs are gone!
Health Heroes Teacher Guide Health Heroes Guide
Lesson 4: Hygiene, Nutrition, and Exercise
LESSON OVERVIEW
Goal
Students will understand and demonstrate the habits required to keep their bodies healthy: washing hands (hygiene), eating colorful foods (nutrition), and moving (exercise).
Functional Focus
• Step-by-step hand washing
• Sorting healthy vs unhealthy food
• Daily activity tracking
TEACHING STEPS
1
Direct Instruction: Health Heroes Slides (15 mins)
Present the slides. Emphasize that we are "Heroes" when we protect our bodies from germs. Use the "Power Food" slide to talk about eating different colors of the rainbow.
2
Practical Skill: Hand Washing (15 mins)
Use the Germ Defense Sequencing cards. After students complete the sequence, take the class to the sink to practice the steps in real life. Use the 20-second scrub rule (singing songs).
3
Activity: Healthy Choices (15 mins)
Have students complete the Healthy Choices Tracker . This can be used as a daily exit ticket or a weekly log to encourage positive habits at school and home.
LOVING OUR BODIES
"My body is amazing. I will take good care of it."
Teacher Tip:
Focus on 'Always foods' (healthy) vs 'Sometimes foods' (treats) to avoid labeling foods as 'bad'.
Home Connection:
Send the Tracker home so parents can help students record their healthy habits over the weekend.
