Engaging Kids with the Human Body: A Hands-On Learning Experience

A Sustainable Learning Experience

Unlike our previous printable crafts, this model is part of our new Science Craft Collection. It is made from sustainable, non-toxic PLA material. These models are durable, display-ready, and perfect for homeschool, classroom settings, or weekend science fun at home.

And yes—while this version is a ready-to-go physical product available in our shop, we still include a free black-and-white worksheet version at the end of this post. This allows your little learners to color, cut, and label on paper too!

What’s Inside Our Human Body Kits?

Both of our Human Body Kits—the Organ Model and the Play Dough Stencil Kit—are fun, hands-on ways to learn how your body works! Each kit includes colorful pieces that represent real organs inside your body. As you build, you'll learn where each organ goes and what it does!

Lungs

The lungs are what help you breathe. When you breathe in, your lungs take in oxygen. When you breathe out, they let out carbon dioxide. Try taking a deep breath—your lungs are working hard!

Heart

The heart is a strong muscle that never stops working. It pumps blood through your whole body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to where they’re needed. Put your hand on your chest—can you feel it beating?

Stomach

The stomach is where food goes after you eat it. It squeezes and mixes the food with juices to help break it down into smaller parts your body can use.

Liver

The liver is like a superhero filter. It cleans your blood, stores energy, and helps break down food. You can’t feel it, but it’s always helping your body!

Intestines (Small & Large)

The small intestine soaks up nutrients from your food, like vitamins and energy. The large intestine gets rid of the stuff your body doesn’t need. Together, they help keep you healthy!

Kidneys & Bladder

Your kidneys are like tiny cleaning machines. They filter your blood and turn waste into pee. The bladder is like a balloon that holds the pee until it’s time to go to the bathroom.

Esophagus & Trachea

The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. The trachea is the air tube that takes air from your nose and mouth to your lungs. They sit side by side and send things to the right place!

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We have a shortlist of favorite science crafts like Layers of Atmosphere, Inner Earth Layers, Anatomy of a Volcano, and Layer of the Ocean. This activity is sure to become a new favorite. It comes together quickly and is packed with educational insight.

It’s beneficial for:

• Visual learners who love building and seeing how things fit together.

• Kids studying earth science, human body, or life science.

• Homeschoolers and teachers needing hands-on activities for science units.

• Gifted kids who enjoy tactile puzzles with an educational twist.

  
  

Step-by-Step Instructions for the 3D Puzzle Model

Materials Needed: Just your hands and your curiosity!

1. Unpack all pieces from the kit.

2. Identify each organ – lungs, heart, liver, and stomach – using the included reference image.

3. Snap pieces together gently, starting with the body outline onto the back stand, then attach the lungs and liver, followed by the other organs.

4. Secure it on the display stand included in the kit.

5. Display and discuss the different organs with your child!

   
   

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🎨 Using the Play Dough Stencil Kit

The Human Body Stencil Kit comes with individual outlines for each body part:

• Use play dough or modeling clay to fill each stencil.

• Once the shapes are formed, layer and arrange them in the correct body outline.

• Make your own labels for an extra learning boost! This activity is great for fine motor skill development and sensory play!

  
  

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🧠 Real-World Comparisons to Help Kids Understand

• The brain is like a computer sending messages to each organ.

• The heart is like a water pump that never stops.

• The intestines are like a long twisty straw soaking up the good stuff from your food.

• The kidneys are like water filters that clean your body!

  
  

❓ Guided Questions to Ask During the Activity

Use your kit as a launchpad for deeper discovery:

• Why do you think your stomach needs strong juices?

• What organ helps you breathe when you’re running fast?

• Can you name a time your brain helped you solve a problem?

• What do you think would happen if your heart stopped working?

• What happens to food after you eat it?

• Why do we need to go to the bathroom?

• How does the brain help us think and move?

  
  

This activity helps kids not only see and feel how their body works but also start asking big questions about health, science, and themselves. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or homeschooler, our kits make learning memorable, fun, and educational! Let us know how your learning adventure goes!

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💡 Tips for Parents & Teachers: Make It Interactive!

Turn your anatomy lesson into an unforgettable experience:

✔️ Be the Surgeon! Let kids take turns "building" the human body using the model or stencils.

✔️ Story Time Science! Create silly stories about food going down the esophagus or blood racing through the heart.

✔️ Use Play Dough for Texture! Make each organ in a different color and texture using the stencil kit.

✔️ Label & Display! Add labels to each organ and proudly display your model in the classroom or on a learning shelf.

✔️ Incorporate Movement! Jump like the heart beats or take deep breaths like the lungs!

🌟 Fun Facts to Spark Curiosity

• Your small intestine is about 22 feet long—but it’s all curled up inside you!

• Your heart beats over 100,000 times a day.

• You use both lungs, but the right lung is bigger than the left!

• The liver can grow back if part of it is removed—cool, right?

  
  

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✋ Why Hands-On Learning Matters

Studies show that children retain more information when they can see and touch what they’re learning. Our human body kits support:

• Montessori-style learning through tactile exploration.

• Waldorf-inspired creativity using color, texture, and storytelling.

• STEM education with real-life applications and vocabulary.

• Life science curriculum goals for grades K–5.

  
  

Try These Science Crafts

All of these crafts can be made with no prep to make your activity planning even easier!

Layers of Atmosphere - Layers of the Earth Space.

Inner Earth Layers - Layers of the Earth Inner Core.

Anatomy of a Volcano - Explore volcanoes in a fun and educational way.

Milky Way Spiral - Journey through our Galaxy.

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♻️ Built for the Planet and Built to Last

All of our 3D science models are crafted using PLA, a material derived from plants like corn. This means they are:

• Non-toxic

• Biodegradable

• Safe for kids

• Eco-friendly

  
  

Just like every item in our shop, the Human Body is designed, hand-drawn, and printed by our family-owned team right here in Georgia, USA. We love creating tools that make science more accessible—and fun!

Free Printable

Craft Kit

Not ready to commit to the 3D version just yet? We’ve got you covered! Click on the printer icon to download a FREE black-and-white worksheet version. It’s perfect for coloring, cutting, and reviewing anatomy through paper-based fun.

Launching into Learning

Our goal is to make space learning exciting, engaging, and hands-on. With this body model and stencil combo, your child can build, learn, and imagine their place among the stars.

✨ Ready to launch learning into a whole new orbit? Grab your Body Organ Kit or Stencil Kit today and let the discoveries begin!

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