In this blog post, we will introduce our new materials on Human Anatomy with our new set, Parts of a Human Skeleton. We will also talk about the benefits of learning about the parts of a human skeleton using our Montessori materials. Designed for children ages 3-6, our complete set promotes holistic development and offers a foundation for scientific understanding. The set consists of a large wooden puzzle with intricate parts of the human skeleton with printed materials.
Why study the human skeleton in early childhood?
Familiarity with the human skeleton allows children to develop body awareness. They gain insights into how their bones support movement and contribute to overall physical well-being. In addition, young learners possess the ability to absorb a large amount of vocabulary. Learning about the parts of the human skeleton will make future exploration much easier as they will have already been familiar with the scientific terminology: skull, teeth, clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, carpus, metacarpal, phalanges, femur, patella, neck vertebrae, manubrium, sternum, rib cage, spinal vertebrae, pelvis, tibia, and fibula.
Materials
- Parts of a Human Skeleton Puzzle with Nomenclature Cards (3-6) (Printed)
- Parts of a Human Skeleton Puzzle
- Parts of a Human Skeleton (Printed)
related materials: Human Skeleton Model (42 cm), Human Skeleton Model (85 cm), Broken Bones X-Rays, Parts of a Vertebrae Puzzle with Research Cards, Parts of a Human Skull (Complete Set)
How to Introduce the Materials
Parts of a Human Skeleton – Complete Set
The complete set consists of a large puzzle, wooden labels, a control chart, 20 three-part nomenclature cards, a control booklet, a control chart, a backline digraph, and a reproducible workbook. Always introduce concrete materials, such as the puzzle, and let children explore.
The puzzle is a great way to introduce children to the topic. Use the control chart to name and label all the parts from head to toe. Explain that people may use other names for the bones but that these are the scientific names used by doctors! As you read the parts of the skeleton, invite children to practice saying the names. Because our puzzle is intricately cut, children will be able to take the puzzle apart and reconstruct every detail of it.
The nomenclature cards are a way for children to organize different parts of the human skeleton: head, thorax, and limbs. At this age, children simply match the picture and label cards to the picture/label card. Encourage them through modeling a few cards, then let them continue the correspondence work. There are 20 sets of three-part cards. Use the control booklet to follow a logical order for your presentation.
The control booklet can serve during the puzzle exploration as well. Each part of the human skeleton is movable. It is easy for children to isolate each part. The booklet contains red highlights to emphasize the part studied.
Finally, offer children additional opportunities to practice their newly acquired knowledge. For this purpose, we include in our nomenclature set a reproducible copy of the workbook. Each child can complete a workbook by highlighting the part at the bottom of each page. The control booklet can be used to check for errors.
The study of the parts of a human skeleton will pave the way to more complex studies in the elementary years. Children will have already been exposed to the scientific terms and will be able to focus on new information. In addition, they will have developed a spatial awareness of the various bones, which reinforces a sense of self and the ability to express themselves with precision! For more Montessori materials, visit our website at www.alisonsmontessori.com.
