While Parts of the Body Song (Animated Music Video), students learn about the different parts of the body while listening to catchy lyrics.
While Parts of the Body Song (MP3), students learn about the different parts of the body while listening to catchy lyrics.
Head, shoulders, knees and toes!
Preschool anatomy is all about knowing your own body! Kids learn to name their body parts, from head and shoulders to elbows, knees and ankles. They talk about what each part helps us do: eyes see, ears hear, legs run. They notice that bodies come in many shapes and sizes and learn simple ways to take care of them, like washing hands and brushing teeth. Some even feel their heartbeat after a dance break. The click moment is a child proudly pointing to their elbow on the very first try.
Little bodies learn about themselves by moving, singing and pointing.
Play a body parts song and have kids touch each part as it's named. Speed it up, slow it down, or sing it in a whisper. Music plus movement locks the words in fast.
Why it works: a catchy, repeating tune gives the brain a hook to hang words on, so sung text is remembered better (Wallace, 1994).
Try it withParts of the Body Song (Animated Music Video)SongsOpen it →Start each day with the same song from the album, then add one new body part every few days, like wrist or chin. Short daily repeats keep old words strong while new ones join in.
Why it works: spreading practice out over days is one of the two most effective study methods in a major research review (Dunlosky and colleagues, 2013).
Try it withParts of the Body Song (MP3)SongsOpen it →Trace a child on butcher paper and let the class label the body parts with picture cards. Hang the giant body on the wall and add to it all month.
Why it works: pairing a picture with each word gives kids two ways to remember it, a well-tested principle of how people learn (Mayer, 2009).
Teacher favorites right now: Parts of the Body Song (Animated Music Video) and Parts of the Body Song (MP3).
Most preschoolers can learn head, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, arms, hands, fingers, legs, knees, feet and toes. Many also learn elbows, shoulders and ankles.
Sing songs, play Simon Says and name body parts during bath and dressing time. Pointing and moving make the words stick.
They learn body part names, what each part helps us do and simple ways to stay healthy. It's the start of learning about the five senses too.
Yes! Songs give kids a fun reason to repeat words many times, and touching each part connects the word to their own body.
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