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Heart

Introduction

Watch a four-minute video, "How to Feel Your Heart Beat", or 7-minute video, "How Your Heart Works".

Activity 1

The heart moves about 5 litres of blood per minute. Have the child use a scoop to move water from one container to the other to see if she can beat a 1-minute timer.

Activity 2

A more sedate activity, usually involving letters, numbers, or fine-motor.

Lunch Snack

Ideally themed to the topic.

Activity 3

Make a heart pumping simulator.

Activity 4 

Any other fun optional bonus.