In the garden grows a legume,
A veggie with a special tune,
It's full of vitamins and minerals too,
Good for the body, through and through.

Inside our bones, there's marrow found,
A special substance, dense and round,
It helps our blood and immune system,
To keep us healthy and in rhythm.

Our limbs are called appendages,
With muscles, bones, and tendon stages,
They help us move, run and play,
All through the night and into the day.

Our spinal cord, a vital part,
Helps us feel and move with heart,
It's what makes us vertebrates, you see,
With a backbone, strong and free.

So, young kids, remember these words,
As you grow up and explore the world,
Legumes, marrow, appendages too,
Spinal cords, vertebrates, and tendons for you!

Reflections

1. What is the name of the veggie mentioned in the paragraph, and why is it good for our body?
2. What is marrow, and where is it found in our body?
3. What are appendages, and what do they help us do?
4. What is the spinal cord, and why is it important for our body?
5. What are some of the things that the different parts of our body mentioned in the paragraph help us do throughout the day?