Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lila who loved to play and run around. She was always curious about how her body worked, especially when she felt tired after playing for a long time. One day, she asked her science teacher about it and learned about the muscular system.

The teacher explained that the muscles in her body need energy to work, which they get from the food she eats. And when she drinks water or eats something, her saliva helps break down the food into the energy her muscles need.

Lila was amazed to learn that her muscles help her run, jump, and play with strength. She also learned about the most important muscle of all, the cardiac muscle, which pumps blood and oxygen to all parts of her body.

From that day on, Lila made sure to take care of her muscles by eating healthy foods and drinking plenty of water. She also exercised regularly to keep her muscles strong and healthy. And every time she felt tired from playing, she reminded herself of how her amazing muscular system was working hard to keep her going.

The end.

Reflections

1. What did Lila learn about her muscles?
2. How does the body get energy for the muscles to work?
3. Which muscle is the most important in the body?
4. What did Lila do to take care of her muscles?
5. Why is it important to take care of our muscular system?