Chalk Bodies

Chalk Bodies

Give each child a chalk and partner the children, one child lays on the floor and the other child must chalk around their body, swap over and repeat.  Give each child a chalk and invite them to draw muscles on the body, then discuss internal muscles and draw heart and lungs.

Adapt for younger children:

Adults draw around children and children mark make on the bodies, adults model and demonstrate the body mapping.  Include head, shoulders knees and toes.

Extension:

Invite children to draw facial expressions on their statues.  Encourage children to make alternative shapes with their bodies for their partners to draw around.