What is a Bone?

Hi there! Let’s learn about bones! Bones are the hard parts inside our bodies that help us stand up and move around. Imagine they are like the strong sticks that help hold a house together. Just like a house needs a good foundation, our bodies need bones to stay strong!

1. What Are Bones Made Of?

Bones are made of a special material called calcium, which is very strong. This is why we need to drink milk and eat healthy foods to help our bones grow big and strong!

2. How Many Bones Do We Have?

Did you know that when we are born, we have about 300 bones? But as we grow up, some of them join together, and when we are adults, we only have 206 bones!

3. What Do Bones Do?

Bones help us do many things:

• Support: They keep our body upright.
• Protection: Bones protect important parts of our body, like our brain is protected by the skull.
• Movement: Bones work with our muscles so we can move, jump, and play!

4. Taking Care of Our Bones

It’s important to take care of our bones! Here are some fun ways:

• Eat foods that are good for bones like milk, cheese, and greens.
• Play and exercise a lot, like running and jumping!
• Get enough sunshine because it helps our body make vitamin D.

So remember, bones are super important for our bodies. Let’s keep them healthy and strong!