“The heart pumps blood!,” exclaimed Kindergartener Luc H. “The lungs help you breathe,” declared Derrick L. “The stomach breaks down food,” explained Viktoria B. as she pointed to the anatomy t-shirt she had drawn herself. “Don’t forget the kidneys are in the back,” said Minna G. as she turned around to show off both her t-shirt and her newfound knowledge of her anatomy.

During November and December, the Kindergarten scientists learned the basics of their digestive, respiratory, muscular, skeletal, circulatory, and urinary systems. They worked with their science teachers, Mr. Jason Schlieske and Mr. Eric Wibbels, to apply their knowledge to create colorful anatomy t-shirts.

Focusing on their tracing skills and organ locations, the children placed wood cutouts of each organ on top of their t-shirts and carefully drew each one in a different color. These charming t-shirts highlight a few of the organs that were discussed in the science lab including the heart, lungs, esophagus, stomach small intestine, large intestine, liver, and kidneys. “See, the liver is green and the esophagus is blue,” said Madeleine C.

“The students were so excited to wear their shirts to school,” said Kindergarten teacher Dian Steward. “This morning during free drawing, the children gathered together and drew their anatomy on paper from memory. It is extraordinary how much they have learned from this activity, and how enthusiastic they are to share that knowledge. It is just wonderful.”