INTRODUCTION

The Relevance of the Topic

Knowing our body: Understanding the parts of the body is like discovering a map of our "self". Knowing where everything is helps take care of health.
First step in Sciences: Learning about the human body is like opening the door to the world of Sciences. It is the basis for more complex topics.
Body awareness: Knowing about different parts of the body increases awareness about ourselves and how we move and feel.
Communication: When we know the names of body parts, we can talk about our pains and sensations clearly.
Self-care: By knowing the body, we understand the importance of taking care of it, eating well, and exercising.

Foundation of the discipline: Body parts are taught at the beginning because they are essential to understand future topics, such as body systems.
Interaction with other disciplines: This knowledge is fundamental and connects with Physical Education, Arts, and even Mathematics, when counting and grouping body parts.
Development of skills: Learning about the body helps develop observation, memorization, and even fine motor skills, by drawing and pointing to body parts.
Natural curiosity: Children are curious about themselves and the world around; learning about the body answers many of their questions.

Head: Upper part of the body where the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth are located.
- Brain: Central command; thinks and helps learn new things.
- Eyes: Windows to see the world; we can see colors and shapes.
- Ears: Detect sounds; allow us to listen to music and voices.
- Nose: We breathe and smell scents; smelling flowers and foods.
- Mouth: We talk, eat, and smile; taste flavors.
Trunk: Central part of the body; supports and connects the head to the limbs.
- Chest: Protects the heart, which beats like a "thump-thump".
- Belly: Place where food is digested; gets full when we eat.
Limbs: Arms and legs; used to move and act.
- Arms: For hugging, writing, and grabbing objects; have hands and fingers.
- Legs: For running, jumping, and kicking; end in feet and toes.

Body division: Separating the body into parts to understand better; like dividing a puzzle.
Importance: Each part has a function; together, they make the body work.
Main parts: Head, trunk, and limbs; the large sections of the body.
Health: Taking care of all body parts; staying strong and happy.
Movement: Using limbs to walk and grab; dance and play.

Box Robot: Make a doll with boxes; head, trunk, and movable arms to learn the organization of the body.
Mimicry Game: Imitate animals using different body parts; understand the use of limbs for movement.
Interactive Story: Tell a story where children touch the body part mentioned; connecting learning to action.

Exploration of the body: Identification and location of the head, trunk, and limbs; each child touched themselves to feel where each part is located.
Function of parts: Understanding that the brain helps to think, the eyes to see, the ears to hear, the nose to smell, and the mouth to eat and talk; heart beats, belly digests, arms and legs move.
Simple terms: Use of words like "big head", "strong trunk", and "agile limbs" to fix names and functions in a fun and memorable way.
Practical activities: Use of "Box Robot" and "Mimicry Game" to visualize and exercise what was learned about the parts of the body and their movements.
Interactive stories: Use of a narrative where children touched the parts of the body mentioned to engage and consolidate knowledge.

Integrity of the body: Awareness that all body parts work together to function; the body is a team where each has its role.
Self-care: Understanding the importance of taking care of each part of the body for overall health; like eating vegetables for the belly and playing outdoors for the lungs.
Self-expression and communication: Recognition of how to use the body to express emotions and how to communicate needs or pains; "My arm hurts" or "I am happy and I smile".
Connection with everyday life: Observation that knowledge of the body is present in all daily activities, such as dressing, playing sports, and even eating.

Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes: Sing the song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" touching each mentioned part to practice the name and location of body parts.
Drawing my body: Draw a human figure and mark where the head, trunk, and limbs are, coloring each part in a different color.
Body Detective: Questions like "Which part of the body do we use to smell?" or "What can we do with our legs?" to review functions and name of body parts.