| The human body is something you'd think would be a | | | | probably get to enjoy it too. |
| natural object of understanding for humans, but not | | | | A lot of the ways that kids learn stuff are usually |
| a huge number of people can boast knowledge of | | | | fun. The books they read, the films they watch and |
| everything concerning these temples within which we | | | | even educational cartoons are designed to be |
| live. Explaining it to children can prove difficult too - so | | | | amusing as well as instructive. This can make a |
| what sort of things can you do to help your | | | | welcome change from the slightly more stoic way of |
| descriptions when those inevitable questions come | | | | learning that grown-ups are used to, revisiting the |
| along? | | | | basics in a bright and colourful manner that can prove |
| Children can be a lot smarter than we sometimes | | | | entertaining as well. Opening up a book to help you |
| imagine. Many kids go through childhood experiencing | | | | teach your child about the human body can be a fun |
| various 'obsessions', where they find an interest and | | | | experience since children's literature is more about |
| research it thoroughly; learning all there is to know | | | | getting information across in an entertaining fashion |
| about the subject. Take dinosaurs for example, which | | | | rather than what comes across as quite inaccessible |
| are always a popular interest. Most of us can | | | | and stuffy by comparison in later years. |
| probably think of at least one child who's been | | | | On top of all this, you spend time with the child, |
| through the phase of reading up all about the giant | | | | helping them to develop better social abilities whilst |
| lizards, collecting toys, watching the TV programmes, | | | | strengthening your own bond. |
| etc - if it's not us ourselves. This natural enthusiasm | | | | So what is there on the topic of the human body in |
| for learning is something that should be kept in mind - | | | | particular? Depending on how old the child is, you |
| children, and humans in general, are inquisitive beings | | | | could teach with anything ranging from rousing |
| that thirst for knowledge. So it's important to latch | | | | renditions of "head, shoulders, knees and toes" and |
| onto this early and ensure kids get the most out of | | | | the "hokey cokey" to question-and-answer sessions |
| that early enthusiasm. | | | | or reading books, watching television programmes |
| There are plenty of ways to encourage learning, | | | | and DVDs or using interactive CD ROMs or the |
| such as books, DVDs, computer software and even | | | | internet. |
| plain old conversation. Children ask 'why?' a lot when | | | | There's a wealth of information out there concerning |
| growing up - and so do adults, albeit most of us do it | | | | the human body, from your own personal knowledge |
| quietly these days - and parents and teachers should | | | | to human body books - so don't feel restricted in |
| capitalise on this inclination by telling them why, or | | | | what you can pass on as there's plenty of inspiration |
| how, or even what. What's more is that you'll | | | | out there. |