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About  Episode  5:  The  Amazing  Human  Body   Convinced  that  they’ve  never  met  a  human,  the  TreeSchoolers  set  out  to  discover   what  human  bodies  do  and  how  they  work,  inside  and  out.  As  they  learn  about  what   makes  humans  special,  they  start  to  wonder:  Could  their  friend,  Rachel,  actually   be…a  human?         Key  questions:   • • • • •

How  do  our  bodies  work?   What’s  inside  our  bodies?   How  do  our  bodies  move?   How  do  we  use  our  senses?   What  makes  humans  special?  

    Key  skills,  concepts,  and  values:   • • • • • • • •

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Identifying  parts  of  the  human  body   Understanding  what  humans  need  food,  water,  and  air  to  stay  alive   Understanding  what  makes  the  humans  special   Exploring  how  humans  use  the  five  senses   Meeting  someone  who  is  different  than  you   Comparing  and  contrasting   Counting  numbers  (1-­‐5)   Identifying  colors  

    Key  signs  from  American  Sign  Language:  

Research  shows  that  signing  can  help  preschool  children  learn  and  remember  essential   concepts,  so  we've  included  32  supporting  signs  in  this  episode:

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wonder     food   water   air   family   see     hear   taste   smell     touch   legs  

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hands   talk   arms   feet   muscles   stomach   lungs   breathe   think   brain   body  

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eyes   ears   nose   tongue   fingers   one   two   three   four   five

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What’s  in  this  guide   In  this  guide,  you’ll  find  four  fun  and  easy  activity  sets  you  can  do  at  home  to  help   support  your  child’s  learning  –  and  create  some  wonderful  memories,  too!       Activity  Set  1:  Home  Sweet  Home   Activity  Set  2:  My  Five  Senses  Scavenger  Hunt   Activity  Set  3:  Healthy  Food  for  Me   Activity  Set  4:  This  Is  Me!     In  addition,  you’ll  find  these  fun  printables  at  the  end  of  this  guide:     Activity  Sheets:          •    Homes  Around  Me        •    Treeschoolers’  Homes        •    Five  Senses  Scavenger  Hunt        •    Food  Match        •    My  Healthy  Plate    

Cards:  Episode  5  Word  Cards  and  Sign  Cards   Lyrics:  Episode  5  Song  Lyrics   Certificate:  For  learning  the  concepts  taught  in  this  episode                            

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Activity  1:    Home  Sweet  Home     Purpose   In  this  episode  of  Rachel  &  the  TreeSchoolers,  your  child  learns  that  human  beings   live  in  homes  everywhere,  from  forests  to  cities!  The  purpose  of  this  activity  is  to   guide  your  child  in  exploring  the  kinds  of  homes  around  their  own  neighborhood   and  town.     Objective   Take  a  drive  all  around  your  town  or  neighborhood  and  observe  the  different  kinds   of  homes  you  see.       Materials   • A  digital  camera  to  record  different  kinds  of  homes  (optional)   • The  Homes  Around  Me  printable  included  in  this  guide     Steps     1. After  watching  The  Amazing  Human  Body  together,  talk  with  your  children   about  the  kind  of  home  they  live  in.  Ask  them  what  other  kinds  of  homes  they   know  people  live  in.  What  kinds  of  homes  did  they  see  in  the  video?     2. Once  you  have  established  that  there  are  many  kinds  of  homes,  go  out  and   see  how  many  you  can  find!  Take  along  a  digital  camera  if  you’d  like  to  record   what  you  see.       3. While  driving,  encourage  your  child  to  wonder  and  observe,  just  like  the   TreeSchoolers  do!  Are  some  homes  you  see  large  and  others  small?  Do  some   stand  alone  and  are  others  apartments  or  condos?       4. Upon  returning  to  your  own  house,  print  out  the  Homes  Around  Me  sheet   included  in  this  guide.  Have  your  child  draw  at  least  four  different  kinds  of   homes  they  observed  while  on  their  drive.              

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Follow-­‐Up  Activities       1. The  Three  Little  Pigs   Visit  your  local  library  and  find  a  version  of   the  book,  The  Three  Little  Pigs.  After  reading   the  book  with  your  child,  discuss  how  each   pig  had  a  different  kind  of  home.  Gather  up   supplies  to  make  collage  pictures  of  each   pig’s  house.  (Suggestions:  real  straw  or  dry   spaghetti  for  the  straw  house,  real  sticks  or   toothpicks  for  the  stick  house,  and  red   squares  of  paper  or  Legos  for  bricks).         2.  Match  the  TreeSchoolers’  Homes!     Use  the  TreeSchoolers’  Homes  printable   included  in  this  guide.  Cut  the  picture  cards   of  each  TreeSchooler  and  their  homes.  Mix   up  the  deck  of  cards  and  play  a  match  game,   putting  together  each  animal  with  their   respective  home.         3. Build  a  House   Choose  several  different  colors  of  construction   paper.  Cut  out  a  large  square  (the  main   house),  smaller  squares  (windows),  and   several  rectangles  (door,  chimney,  and   shutters).  You  could  also  cut  out  some  circles   for  treetops  and  additional  rectangles  for  tree   trunks.  Let  your  child  glue  the  pieces  together   to  create  a  house.         4. Story  Time   Go  to  your  local  library  and  look  for  the  book,   The  Shape  of  Things,  by  Dayle  Ann  Dodds.  The   illustrations  pair  beautifully  with  this  activity!  

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Activity  2:    My  Five  Senses  Scavenger  Hunt       Purpose   In  this  episode,  Rachel  and  the  TreeSchoolers  learn  about   the  five  senses:  sight,  hearing,  smell,  taste,  and  touch.  In  this   activity,  your  child  will  explore  how  each  of  the  senses   work  by  experiencing  things  around  the  house.     Objective   By  filling  out  the  printable,  your  child  will  identify  and   practice  using  each  of  the  five  senses       Materials   My  Five  Senses  Scavenger  Hunt  printable,  crayons     Steps     1. Start  with  the  first  sense  on  the  paper  –  the  eyes.  Ask  your  child,  what  do  you   see  with  your  eyes?  Look  around  and  have  your  child  talk  about  what  can  be   seen.  Choose  one  thing  to  add  to  the  paper.       2. Move  on  through  the  other  senses.  Really  engage  your  child  in  the  process.   For  instance,  you  might  say,  “Shhhhh…  let’s  listen  carefully!  What  noises  can   you  hear?”  Or,  “Let’s  look  in  the  fridge!  I  wonder  what  we’ll  smell  in  there!  Will   it  be  yummy  or  stinky?”  And  so  on…     3. After  going  around  the  house  exploring  what  can  be  experienced  with  the   senses,  sit  down  with  your  child  and  have  fun  drawing  each  object  or   experience  you’ve  identified  together!       Follow-­‐up  Activities     1. Talk  It  Out   Using  the  completed  My  Five  Senses  Scavenger  Hunt  printable,  talk  with   your  child  in  more  detail  about  what  he  experienced.  Invite  him  to  verbalize   with  description.  For  instance,       “With  my  eyes  I  saw  ____________  and  it  looked  ________________”.     Or,  “With  my  hears  I  heard  _________________  and  it  sounded  ____________________.”       There  is  no  need  to  write  anything  down,  just  enjoy  the  interactive   conversation  and  exploring  together!     ©  Two  Little  Hands  Productions.  Rachel  &  the  TreeSchoolers  “The  Amazing  Human  Body”  Activity  Guide   Permission  to  duplicate  granted  for  educational  purposes.  www.treeschoolers.com  

 

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2. Sensory  Box   Take  a  box  (shoe  box  size  or  larger)  and  cut  a  hole  in  one  side,  large  enough   for  a  preschooler  to  reach  their  hand  in.  Fill  the  box  with  things  of  various   textures.  Examples  might  be:  a  cotton  ball,  a  bouncy  ball,  a  piece  of  sand   paper,  a  small  piece  of  fruit  (not  too  squishy!),  a  pencil,  etc.       Close  up  the  box  and  invite  your  child  to  reach  a  hand  in  and  grab  an  object.   Without  removing  the  hand,  ask  them  to  describe  what  they  are  touching.   What  does  it  feel  like?  Encourage  use  of  texture  words  such  as:  soft,  hard,   scratchy,  soft,  pointy,  etc.     3. Sensory  Play  Dough   For  this  no-­‐cook  play  dough,  you  will  need:  3  cups   of  flour,  1  cup  salt,  1  cup  water  (adjust  as  needed   for  desired  consistency),  extract  of  your  choice  (ex:   almond,  peppermint,  lemon,  cinnamon,  vanilla),   food  coloring  of  choice.  Combine.  Can  be  stored  in   a  sealed  plastic  bag.     Let  your  child  take  part  in  choosing  the  color   (sight),  and  extract  if  possible  (smell).  As  you  add   the  ingredients,  talk  about  how  each  feels  (flour  is   soft,  water  is  wet,  salt  is  scratchy.  We  recommend   not  touching  the  food  coloring  and  extract   straight).  Once  all  ingredients  are  combined,  talk   about  how  it  feels,  looks,  and  smells.  How  is  it   different  now,  that  it  is  combined,  than  it  was,   when  each  ingredient  was  separate?  Enjoy  some   free  time  play  together  with  your  colorful  and   wonderfully  scented  play  dough!     4. Story  Time   Go  to  your  local  library  and  see  if  you  can  find  some  of  these  titles  that   introduce  children  to  the  concept  of  any  of  the  five  senses:       Baby  Bear  Sees  Blue  by  Ashley  Wolf   Brown  Bear,  Brown  Bear,  What  do  You  See?  by  Bill  Martin  Jr.   Dog’s  Noisy  Day  by  Emma  Dodd   Listen  to  the  City  by  Rachel  Isadora   My  Five  Senses  by  Aliki   Polar  Bear,  Polar  Bear,  What  do  You  Hear?    by  Bill  Martin  Jr.   The  Listening  Walk  by  Paul  Showers     ©  Two  Little  Hands  Productions.  Rachel  &  the  TreeSchoolers  “The  Amazing  Human  Body”  Activity  Guide   Permission  to  duplicate  granted  for  educational  purposes.  www.treeschoolers.com  

 

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Activity  3:    Healthy  Food  for  Me  

  Purpose     In  this  episode  we  see  Rachel  pulling  several  healthy  snacks  from  her  bag:  apple,   carrots,  celery,  grapes,  whole  grain  crackers,  and  a  banana.  Rachel  teaches  us  that   healthy  foods  help  us  run  and  play,  and  they  give  us  lots  of  energy!         In  this  activity  children  will  make  and  eat  some  healthy  foods  of  their  choice.   Engaging  kids  in  choosing  and  creating  their  own  healthy  foods  increases  the  chance   they  will  eat  them,  so  have  fun  with  this!     Objective   Your  child  will  help  choose  and  prepare  healthy  foods  for  your  family  to  eat.     Materials     • A  slice  of  whole-­‐grain  (or  gluten  free!)  bread   • Spread  of  choice  (cream  cheese,  nut  or  seed  butter)   • Child-­‐selected  fruits.  We  suggest  choosing  soft  ones  your  child  can  help  cut   using  a  butter  knife,  such  as  peeled  kiwi,  banana,  etc.  Also  consider  “finger   fruits”  that  do  not  require  cutting,  such  as  berries  and  grapes.     Steps   1. Look  at  a  grocery  store  ad  with  your  child.     Help  your  child  cut  out  pictures  of  the  fruits  she  would  like  to  try.       2. Go  to  the  grocery  store  and  help  your  child  select  some  fruits.  Pick  two   favorites  and  two  that  your  child  has  never  tried  before!     3.  Wash,  peel,  and  slice  the  fruit.     Assist  your  child  as  needed.       4. Put  the  spread  on  the  slice  of  bread.     Assist  your  child  as  needed.       5. Arrange  the  fruit  slices  on  the  bread  in  a  pretty  design.     During  the  process,  talk  about  the  different  foods  and  how  they  keep  our   amazing  bodies  healthy.  For  example,  bread  is  a  carbohydrate,  which  gives  us   energy  and  keeps  us  full.  Nut  and  seed  spreads  have  protein  to  help  us  stay   strong.  Fruits  help  keep  our  bodies  healthy.  Talk  about  the  color  and  texture   of  each  as  you  go.       6. Make  one  for  each  member  of  the  family  and  enjoy!       ©  Two  Little  Hands  Productions.  Rachel  &  the  TreeSchoolers  “The  Amazing  Human  Body”  Activity  Guide   Permission  to  duplicate  granted  for  educational  purposes.  www.treeschoolers.com  

 

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  Follow-­‐up  Activities     1. Food  Match    Print  the  Food  Match  printable  included  in  this   guide.  Have  your  child  color  in  the  fruits  and   veggies  before  you  begin!  Once  all  your  produce   is  colored  in,  cut  out  the  cards  and  shuffle.  Have   your  child  re-­‐organize  the  cards  by  categorizing   by  color,  placing  all  the  red  foods  together,  the   green  foods  together,  and  so  on.     2. My  Healthy  Plate   Using  the  enclosed  My  Healthy  Plate  printable,  help  your  child  choose  three   healthy  foods  to  draw  on  the  plate.  Don’t  forget  to  draw  a  glass  of  water  to  go   with  it!     3. Let’s  Go  Shopping!     Look  at  a  supermarket  ad  with  lots  of  pictures  of  colorful  foods.  Working   with  your  child,  have  him  identify  a  list  of  10  foods  he  would  like  to  purchase   for  the  week’s  groceries.  Encourage  him  towards  healthful  choices,  and  to   choose  at  least  two  new  foods  he  has  not  tried  yet.  Cut  out  the  pictures  of  the   foods  and  glue  them  onto  a  sheet  of  blank  paper,  creating  a  visual  shopping   list.  Head  to  the  store  together  to  gather  your  items,  and  enjoy  some  child-­‐led   healthy  eating  for  the  week!     4. More  TreeSchoolers,  Please!   Watch  Rachel  &The  TreeSchoolers  Episode  2:   Plants  and  Flowers  and  download  the  Episode  2   Activity  Guide  for  other  healthy  eating  activities.     5. Story  Time   Read  about  digestion  with  your  child.  These   books  about  digestion  may  be  available  at  your   local  library  or  bookstore:     What  Happens  to  a  Hamburger  by  Paul  Showers   The  Gas  We  Pass:  the  Story  of  Farts  by  Shinta  Cho   The  Magic  School  Bus  Inside  the  Human  Body  by  Joanna  Cole   The  Digestive  System  by  Christina  Taylor-­‐Butler  

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Activity  4:    This  is  Me!  

    Purpose   In  this  episode,  Rachel  sings  songs  about  parts  of  the  body,  like  “Head,  Shoulders,   Knees  and  Toes.”  These  activities  will  help  your  child  identify  parts  of  the  body.     Objective   Your  child  will  practice  identifying  different  parts  of  her  body.     Materials   • This  is  Me  printable  (coloring  page,  poems)   • Art  supplies,  as  needed     Steps     1. On  the  This  is  Me  printable  page,   have  your  child  draw  a  picture  of   herself.  Ask  your  child  to  point  to  the   arms,  legs,  hands,  and  feet  in  the   picture.     2. Read  the  This  is  Me  poems  to  your   child,  inviting  her  to  point  to  body   parts  as  they  are  named.                

Rachel  uses  sign  language  in  this  episode  of  Rachel  &  the  TreeSchoolers.   Sign  Flash  Cards  are  included  in  this  guide  so  you  can  practice  signing  at   home.  To  learn  more,  check  out  Signing  Time  at  www.signingtime.com.     ©  Two  Little  Hands  Productions.  Rachel  &  the  TreeSchoolers  “The  Amazing  Human  Body”  Activity  Guide   Permission  to  duplicate  granted  for  educational  purposes.  www.treeschoolers.com  

 

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Homes Around Me Draw  a  picture  of  the  different  kinds  of  homes     you  can  find  in  your  neighborhood.    

Treeschooler Homes

Penny

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Abacus Finch www.treeschoolers.com

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Thomas www.treeschoolers.com

Bongo

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Firef ly Hue www.treeschoolers.com

Itsy Bitsy www.treeschoolers.com

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Chroma

Chameleon www.treeschoolers.com

Isaac Newt www.treeschoolers.com

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Simon

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Abigail

Nightingale www.treeschoolers.com

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F i v eSens es Sc av engerHunt

my n a me

                                                     

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My Healthy Plate Humans  need  healthy  food  to  stay  alive.     Draw  three  healthy  foods  to  put  on  your  plate.     Draw  your  drink  and  silverware,  too!      

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This is Me! Draw  a  picture  of  yourself!  Point  to  your  ARMS,  HANDS,  LEGS  and   FEET  and  show  a  grown  up  where  each  one  is  on  your  picture.                                                        ©  Two  Little  Hands  Productions    www.treeschoolers.com  

 

This is Me: Poems Practice  these  poems  and  share  them  with  your  friends  and  family.    

Me    

Here  are  my  fingers  and  here  is  my  nose.   Here  are  my  ears  and  here  are  my  toes.   Here  are  my  eyes  that  open  wide.   Here  is  my  mouth  with  my  white  teeth  inside.   Here  is  my  pink  tongue  that  helps  me  speak.   Here  are  my  shoulders  and  here  is  my  cheek.   Here  are  my  hands  that  help  me  play.   Here  are  my  feet  that  go  walking  each  day.         Author  Unknown  

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Moveable Me      

My  arms  have  parts  that  bend  and  move   Every  time  I  use  them.   Shoulder,  elbow,  wrist,  and  hand   Shoulder,  elbow,  wrist,  and  hand   Shoulder,  elbow,  wrist,  and  hand   And  this  is  how  I  move  them.     My  legs  have  parts  that  bend  and  move   Every  time  I  use  them.   Knee,  ankle,  heel,  and  foot   Knee,  ankle,  heel,  and  foot   Knee,  ankle,  heel,  and  foot   And  this  is  how  I  move  them!     My  trunk  has  parts  that  bend  and  move   Every  time  I  use  them.   Neck,  back,  waist,  and  hips   Neck,  back,  waist,  and  hips   Neck,  back,  waist,  and  hips   And  this  is  how  I  move  them!     I'm  made  of  parts  that  bend  and  move   Every  time  I  use  them.   Shoulder,  elbow,  wrist,  and  hand   Knee,  ankle,  heel,  and  foot   Neck,  back,  waist,  and  hips   And  this  is  how  I  move  them!   Author  Unknown      ©  Two  Little  Hands  Productions    www.treeschoolers.com  

 

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eyes

see

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ears

hear

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mouth

taste

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nose

smell

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hands

touch

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wonder

ask

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learn

share

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  Rachel  and  the  TreeSchoolers  Theme  Song   Rachel  and  the  TreeSchoolers     Rachel  and  the  TreeSchoolers     I’m  Penny   I’m  Simon   I’m  Abacus  Finch   Rachel  and  the  TreeSchoolers     Chroma  Chameleon   Yo,  I’m  Isaac  Newt   Rachel  and  the  TreeSchoolers     Abigail  Nightingale   The  firefly,  Hue   Rachel  and  the  TreeSchoolers     Bongo  (ha  ha  ha  ha)   And  me  Tomas,  you’ll  love  me   Rachel  and  the  TreeSchoolers     We  love  Preschool   We  love  TreeSchool   Rachel  and  the  TreeSchoolers     Yeah!  (ha  ha  ha)              

 

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  I  Wonder   I  wonder   Do  you  wonder?   It  all  begins  with  wonder   With  a  question  on  your  mind   You  will  find  the  world  is  wonderful       I  wonder   Do  you  wonder?   The  world  is  full  of  wonder   Every  day  is  a  surprise   You  and  I  will  find  the  wonderful       I  wonder  how  a  human  body     Can  sit  and  stand  and  jump  and  turn  around     I  wonder  about  breathing   And  what  do  I  feel  beating?   I  know  I  use  my  senses,  but  how?     I  wonder   Do  you  wonder?   It  all  begins  with  wonder   With  a  question  on  your  mind   You  will  find  the  world  is  wonderful   With  a  question  on  your  mind   You  will  find  the  world  is  wonderful        

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    Head,  Shoulders,  Knees  &  Toes     Head!  Shoulders!  Knees!  Toes!   Eyes!  Ears!  Mouth!  Nose!     Head,  shoulders,  knees  and  toes   Knees  and  toes,  knees  and  toes   Head,  shoulders,  knees  and  toes   Eyes,  ears,  mouth  and  nose   (Repeat  twice,  each  time  faster)     Feet!  Tummy!  Arms!  Chins!   Eyes!  Ears!  Mouth!  Shins!     Feet,  tummy,  arms  and  chin   Arms  and  chin,  arms  and  chin   Feet,  tummy,  arms  and  chin   Eyes,  ears,  mouth,  and  shins   (Repeat  twice,  each  time  faster)     Hands!  Fingers!  Legs!  Lips!   Eyes!  Ears!  Mouth!  Hips!     Hands,  fingers,  legs  and  lips   Legs  and  lips,  legs  and  lips   Hands,  fingers,  legs  and  lips   Eyes,  ears,  mouth  and  hips   (Repeat  twice,  each  time  faster)                  

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        Head!  Shoulders!  Knees!  Toes!   Eyes!  Ears!  Mouth!  Nose!     Feet!  Tummy!  Arms!  Chins!   Eyes!  Ears!  Mouth!  Shins!     Hands!  Fingers!  Legs!  Lips!   Eyes!  Ears!  Mouth!  Hips!     One,  two,  three,  four   Here  we  go!     Head,  shoulders,  knees  and  toes   Knees  and  toes,  knees  and  toes   Head,  shoulders,  knees  and  toes   Eyes,  ears,  mouth  and  nose     Feet,  tummy,  arms  and  chins   Arms  and  chin,  arms  and  chins   Feet,  tummy,  arms  and  chins   Eyes,  ears,  mouth,  and  shins     Hands,  fingers,  legs  and  lips   Legs  and  lips,  legs  and  lips   Hands,  fingers,  legs  and  lips   Eyes,  ears,  mouth  and  hips     (Slowly)   Head,  shoulders,  knees  and  toes   Knees  and  toes,  knees  and  toes   Head,  shoulders,  knees  and  toes   Eyes,  ears,  mouth  and  nose

 

 

Humans  are  Incredible     Humans  are  incredible,  they  sure  are  incredible.  Humans  are  incredible!   Humans  are  incredible,  they  sure  are  incredible.  Humans  are  incredible!     Human  beings  live  in  homes  anywhere,  really   They  live  in  the  forest,  they  built  every  city   Human  beings  live  in  homes  everywhere,  really   They  live  in  the  desert,  they  live  where  it’s  freezing!     Humans  are  incredible,  they  sure  are  incredible.  Humans  are  incredible!   Humans  are  incredible,  they  sure  are  incredible.  Humans  are  incredible!     Humans  use  touch  to  feel  and  show  their  affection   They  all  look  so  different,  their  faces  show  expression   Humans  use  touch  to  feel  and  use  their  five  senses   See,  hear,  taste,  smell,  touch  –  it’s  quite  a  collection!     A  human  baby’s  born   Grown-­‐ups  take  care  of  her   Until  she  learns  to  care  for  herself   She’ll  crawl  until  she  walks,  she’ll  cry,  then  sign,  then  talk   It’s  amazing  when  you  know  how  a  human  child  grows!   (Look  how  much  you’ve  grown!)     Humans  are  incredible,  they  sure  are  incredible   Humans  are  incredible!   Humans  are  incredible,  they  sure  are  incredible   Humans  are  incredible!   Incredible!  

 

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  It’s  My  Body     Shoulders,  shoulders     Elbows,  elbows     Hands!       It’s  my  body,  my  body,  it’s  my  body   Dance  and  shake  and  move!   It’s  my  body,  my  body,  it’s  my  body   Dance  and  shake  and  move!     Hips,  hips   Knees,  knees   Feet!     It’s  my  body,  my  body,  it’s  my  body   Dance  and  shake  and  move!     It’s  my  body  (everybody),  my  body,  (we’re  amazing)     It’s  my  body  (move  your  body)   Dance  and  shake  and  move     It’s  my  body  (everybody),  my  body,  (we’re  amazing)     It’s  my  body  (move  your  body)   Dance  and  shake  and  move     It’s  my  body  (everybody),  my  body,  (we’re  amazing)     It’s  my  body  (move  your  body)   Dance  and  shake  and  move   Yeah!      

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Simon  Says    

  Simon  says,  Simon  says   When  Simons  says  do  it   We  do  what  Simon  says!     Simon  says  jump  up  and  down,  up  and  down,  up  and  down   Simon  says  jump  up  and  down     Simon  says     Simon  says  spin  around,  spin  around,  spin  around   Simon  says  spin  around     Simon  says!     Tomas  says  fly  around,  fly  around,  fly  around   Come  on,  fly  around  everybody     Oh  no!     Simon  says,  Simon  says   When  Simons  says  do  it   We  do  what  Simon  says!     Simon  says  sit  down,  sit  down,  sit  down   Simon  says  sit  down  -­‐  Simon  says     Simon  says  dance  around,  dance  around,  dance  around   Simon  says  dance  around     Simon  says     Now  swing  on  a  vine.  Come  on,  woo  hoo!     Simon  says,  Simon  says   When  Simons  says  do  it   When  Simons  says  do  it   When  Simons  says  do  it   We  do  what  Simon  says!  

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Five  Senses    

 

 

   

One,  two,  three,  four,  five  senses   Five  senses,  five  senses   One,  two,  three,  four,  five  senses   Five  senses!     One,  two,  three,  four,  five  senses   Five  senses,  five  senses   One,  two,  three,  four,  five  senses   Five  senses!   I  have  my  eyes  to  see,  my  ears  to  hear   I  have  my  nose  to  smell,  my  mouth  to  taste     And  my  hands  to  touch     See!  Hear!  Smell!  Taste!  Touch!     One,  two,  three,  four,  five  senses   Five  senses,  five  senses   One,  two,  three,  four,  five  senses   Five  senses!   I  have  my  eyes  to  see,  my  ears  to  hear   I  have  my  nose  to  smell,  my  mouth  to  taste     And  my  hands  to  touch     See!  Hear!  Smell!  Taste!  Touch!     One,  two,  three,  four,  five  senses   Five  senses,  five  senses   One,  two,  three,  four,  five  senses   Five  senses!  

 

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My  Amazing  Body    

 

My  brain  helps  me  talk  and  think:  think,  think,  think,  think   My  heart  pumps  blood:  thump,  thump,  thump   I  have  two  lungs  that  help  me  breath:  hah,  hah   Brain,  heart,  lungs  -­‐  hah   My  amazing  body!     I  can  jump,  run,  spin,  dance,  have  fun   All  because  of  my  amazing  body   I  can  laugh,  cry,  hug,  kiss  –  oh  my!   All  because  of  my  amazing  body     My  stomach  makes  me  energy:  yum,  yum,  yum,  yum   My  bones  keep  me  up:  click,  click,  click,  click   My  muscles  help  me  move  and  play:  he-­‐haw,  he-­‐haw   Stomach,  bones,  muscles  -­‐  haw   My  amazing  body!     I  can  jump,  run,  spin,  dance,  have  fun   All  because  of  my  amazing  body   I  can  laugh,  cry,  hug,  kiss  –  oh  my!   All  because  of  my  amazing  body     I  can  jump,  run,  spin,  dance,  have  fun   All  because  of  my  amazing  body   I  can  laugh,  cry,  hug,  kiss  –  oh  my!   All  because  of  my  amazing  body   I  can  jump,  run,  spin,  dance,  have  fun   All  because  of  my  amazing  body   I  can  laugh,  cry,  hug,  kiss  –  oh  my!   All  because  of  my  amazing  body   My  amazing  body   My  amazing  body   My  amazing  body!     ©  Two  Little  Hands  Productions        www.treeschoolers.com  

 

     

Share  It     Yes  you’ve  wondered,     you  kept  on  asking   You  kept  on  asking  ‘til  you  understood   And  now  that  you  know  the  answer   There’s  just  one  more  thing     you  have  to  do       Go  share  it  with  a  friend   Share  it  with  a  friend   Share  it  with  a  friend   Yes  anyone  will  do       Go  share  it  with  a  friend   Share  it  with  a  friend   When  you  share  it  with  a  friend   It  becomes  a  part  of  you       You  can  share  it  with  your  hamster   Your  sister  or  a  dog   You  can  share  it  with  your  monkey   Your  brother  or  a  frog       Go  share  it  with  a  friend   Share  it  with  a  friend   Share  it  with  a  friend   Yes  anyone  will  do       Go  share  it  with  a  friend   Share  it  with  a  friend   When  you  share  it  with  a  friend   It  becomes  a  part  of  you          

 

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eyes

see

Touch each eye with your pointer finger.

Place two fingers at your cheek and move them forward.

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ears Touch your ears with your pointer fingers. TreeSchoolers “The Amazing Human Body” | www.treeschoolers.com

hear Touch your thumb near your ear and bend your first two fingers. TreeSchoolers “The Amazing Human Body” | www.treeschoolers.com

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see

eyes

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hear

ears

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tongue

taste

Stick out your tongue and touch it with your pointer finger.

Tap your middle finger to your tongue.

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fingers

touch

Put both hands up and wiggle your fingers.

Tap your middle finger to the back of your other hand.

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taste

tongue

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touch

fingers

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nose

smell

Touch your nose with your pointer finger.

Wave your flat hand in front of your nose.

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mouth

talk

Touch your lips with your pointer finger.

Tap your fingers to your mouth to show the words coming out of your mouth.

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smell

nose

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talk

mouth

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lungs

breathe

Place cupped hands at your chest to show the shape of your lungs.

Put your hands on your chest and move them in and out.

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brain

think

Point your finger down at the top of your head.

Tap your pointer finger on your temple.

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breathe

lungs

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think

brain

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hands legs Fingerspell L-E-G-S. TreeSchoolers “The Amazing Human Body” | www.treeschoolers.com

feet Fingerspell F-E-E-T and point down to your feet. TreeSchoolers “The Amazing Human Body” | www.treeschoolers.com

Using both hands, touch your wrists with your fingertips. TreeSchoolers “The Amazing Human Body” | www.treeschoolers.com

arms Move your flat hand down from your shoulder to your wrist on both arms. TreeSchoolers “The Amazing Human Body” | www.treeschoolers.com

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hands

legs

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arms

feet

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heart

stomach

Tap your middle finger to your heart.

Tap your stomach.

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body: Move flat hands down your torso. human: Make the sign for “body” using the “H” hand shape instead of flat hands. TreeSchoolers “The Amazing Human Body” | www.treeschoolers.com

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muscles Tap your bicep with your fingertips. TreeSchoolers “The Amazing Human Body” | www.treeschoolers.com

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stomach

heart

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muscles

body/human

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family

wonder

Make the”F” hand shape and form a circle

Move your pointer finger around in a small circle near your temple.

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two

one

Put your first two fingers up, with your palm facing toward you.

Put your pointer finger up.

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wonder

family

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1

2

one

two

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four

three

Put all four fingers up with your thumb in.

Put your thumb and first two fingers up, with your palm facing toward you

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five Put all four fingers up with your thumb out.

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3

4

three

four

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5 five

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Why Sign Language? Rachel has a daughter, Leah, who is deaf. So signing is a part of her everyday life. It’s also why she, and her sister, Emilie, created the award-winning Signing Time, Baby Signing Time and Potty Time programs. It was natural to include signing in TreeSchoolers because when children’s hands are moving, their minds are learning! Signing allows infants to communicate before they can talk. Research shows that infants and toddlers who sign: • are less frustrated • learn to talk sooner • have larger vocabularies than non-signers • scored higher on IQ tests at age 8 Signing is a powerful learning tool. Once a child begins to talk, signing continues to offer important educational benefits. When signs and words are used together, auditory learners hear the word, visual learners see the sign and kinesthetic learners can use their hands to make the sign. In other words, signing creates the perfect storm that can trigger a surge in language learning and cognitive development. Research shows that preschool and elementary children who use signs and finger spelling: • expand their vocabularies more quickly • develop more positive attitudes toward reading • learn letters, numbers, and sight words more easily Signing helps children with special needs. Children who have autism, Down syndrome, speech challenges, or language delays often use signs as a primary means of communication or to simply clarify their speech. Signing opens the door to meaningful social interactions with parents, teachers, and peers. • For classes and workshops in your area, visit www.signingtime.com/find-a-class • For a summary of signing research, visit ww.signingtime.com/research • For our award-winning products, visit www.signingtime.com