Build a Paper Skeleton Cutout
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Build a Paper Skeleton Cutout" is written for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade (Ages 5-9). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
5 pages in this set
Build a paper skeleton cutout for K to 3rd grade: 4 pages of bones to color, cut and tape, from skull and spine to arms and legs. Part of our skeleton science activities collection.
How do I use this resource?
Children color and cut out the bones, then tape the skeleton together using the picture on page 4. Use it in a human body unit or for a Halloween display, with a grown-up helping younger children cut.
What students will practice
- Teaches the names and places of major bones, including skull, rib cage, humerus, femur, tibia and fibula.
- Builds fine motor skills as children color, cut and tape the pieces into a paper skeleton, with short bone facts.
- Fits K to 3rd grade in a human body unit or Halloween display, with a grown-up helping younger children cut.
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FAQ
How do I use "Build a Paper Skeleton Cutout"?
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Children color and cut out the bones, then tape the skeleton together using the picture on page 4. Use it in a human body unit or for a Halloween display, with a grown-up helping younger children cut.
What is "Build a Paper Skeleton Cutout"?
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Four pages after the cover. Page 1 has the skull and spine plus build steps, page 2 the rib cage and pelvis, page 3 the arm bones (humerus, radius, ulna and hand) and page 4 the leg bones (femur, tibia, fibula and foot). Short bone facts are on the pages, such as 27 bones in each hand and wrist. Print pages 3 and 4 twice for two arms and two legs.
Can I use "Build a Paper Skeleton Cutout" at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade science activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 3rd Grade skeleton resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are skeleton resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 5-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these skeleton resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 3rd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Science Activities |
| Pages | 5 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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