Theme: It’s All About Me
Age Group: 4 to 5 years old
Focus Area: Self-awareness, Body Parts, Creativity
Duration: 45–60 minutes
🎯 Learning Objectives
This lesson helps children:
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Recognize and name key body parts (e.g., head, hands, feet)
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Understand the basic function of each body part
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Express themselves through art and movement
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Build confidence and a positive self-image
🧰 Materials Needed
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Large sheets of butcher paper (one per child)
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Markers, crayons, pencils
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Safety scissors (optional)
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Yarn, stickers, or fabric scraps (optional for decorating)
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A music player for action songs like “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”
🧠 Introduction (Circle Time)
Start with a short discussion:
“Today, we’re going to learn all about our amazing bodies!”
Show a simple body chart or poster and ask:
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“What do we use to see?”
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“Where is your heart?”
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“What helps us run?”
This sparks curiosity and sets the tone for hands-on learning.
✍️ Main Activity: Life-size Me Poster
This is a fun and memorable activity where kids create a life-sized version of themselves!
Steps:
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Have each child lie down on a large sheet of butcher paper.
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Carefully trace their body outline.
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Let them draw and decorate their features—face, hair, clothes, etc.
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Help them label major body parts such as:
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Head – “For thinking and seeing”
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Eyes – “For seeing”
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Hands – “For touching and holding”
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Feet – “For walking and running”
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Heart – “It beats inside and keeps us alive!”
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Encourage creativity! Some children may want to add shoes, jewelry, or favorite colors.
🗣️ Group Sharing and Reflection
Invite each child to present their poster and say something like:
“These are my hands. I use them to paint and help my mom!”
Display the posters in the classroom or hallway to celebrate each child.
🎶 Movement Break: “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”
Play the classic song and encourage children to point to the correct body parts. Repeat it faster each time for fun and laughter!
📏 Learning Assessment
As children participate, observe and ask:
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Can they name their body parts?
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Do they understand their functions?
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Are they engaging with the activity and their peers?
Take quick notes or photos (with parental consent) for documentation.
🧩 Extension Ideas
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Use yarn for hair and scraps of cloth for clothing
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Read books like “Parts” by Tedd Arnold or “My Body” by Andrea Pinnington
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Create a class book called “Our Amazing Bodies” with each child’s poster as a page
💡 Why This Activity Matters
At ages 4 to 5, children are naturally curious about themselves. This activity supports:
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Body awareness
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Language development
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Fine and gross motor coordination
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Self-expression and creativity
This lesson plan is a favorite in my classroom. It’s a blend of art, science, and emotional learning—all rolled into one child-centered experience. Try it out and watch your little learners light up with pride!
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