Welcome back to My Amazing Body Week! Today we’ll learn about muscles with Sid the Science Kid, investigate muscles in the Super Fab Lab, read a nosy book, and make our own stethoscopes.

In this episode of Sid the Science Kid, (Season 1, Episode 37: “Muscle Boy Sid,”) Sid learns that we have muscles all over our bodies. After watching, you might ask your child:

• Can you show me one of your muscles?

• Why did Sid’s face hurt after laughing a lot?

• Did you learn about any muscles you didn’t know you had?

• Can you think of any muscles you wish you had?

Watch the episode here.

Super Fab Lab Muscles Investigation

Every move we make requires muscles! In this investigation, your child can make a few different moves and pay close attention to the muscles she uses.

Download the investigation here.

Cuddle Up and Read

Do you have any books about muscles or bodies? Grab one to read with your child! Or catch this read-aloud of The Nose Book by Al Perkins.

Read along to the story here.

Make Your Own Stethoscope

Did you know that your heart is a muscle? With these instructions from Team Cartwright, you can listen to your heart by making your own stethoscope! All you need is a paper towel tube, some tape, and a couple of plastic funnels. Don’t have a funnel? Try a plastic cup instead!

Find the full activity here.

Coming Up Next…

My Amazing Body Week ends with Pajanimals and a bathtub song!