What is a Bone?

Bones are the hard parts inside our bodies. They are like the strong building blocks that help make our body strong and keep us standing tall!

Why Do We Have Bones?

Bones have many important jobs:

• They give shape: Bones help shape our bodies. They help us look like we do!
• They protect our organs: Bones keep our important body parts safe, like our heart and lungs.
• They help us move: Bones work with our muscles to help us run, jump, and play!

What are Bones Made Of?

Bones are made from a hard material called calcium. You can find calcium in foods like milk, cheese, and broccoli. Eating these foods helps our bones grow strong!

Did You Know?

Babies are born with about 300 bones, but when they grow up, some bones join together, and adults have about 206 bones!

Let’s Take Care of Our Bones!

To keep our bones healthy and strong, we should:

• Eat healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and dairy.
• Get exercise by playing outside!
• Drink milk to get more calcium!

So remember, bones are very important for our bodies, and we need to take care of them!