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I Am an AMAZING Human Being! Workshop for Kids

A hands-on anatomy workshop for kids & parents. Kid-friendly, creative, and non-threatening learning experiences for all. Filled with Fascinating Cool Facts & Take home projects
A hands-on workshop that makes learning about the human body fun, engaging, and easy to understand. Build confidence and gain a lifelong appreciation of how your body works. Learn all about YOU.
Uncover the Secrets of the Human Body!
Ideal for homeschool groups, scouts, and curious learners.
Let curiosity lead the way as we explore the human body together.
Each and every person should be able to look in the mirror and say, "I Am an AMAZING Human Being!" —and mean it!
With decades of experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist, I've dedicated my career to understanding the human body—and helping others do the same.
Workshop Creator Nancy Lopez, L.M.T. © 2025 Nancy Hagenmayer Lopez. All rights reserved.

TOPICS

* Topics build upon each other. Attending in order is necessary.

🦴 Down to the Bare Bones 🦴

Why do we have bones? Are bones alive? How many bones do we have? Why do shapes and sizes matter?What is the biggest bone, the smallest bone, the most useless bone?Bone Project

Spinal 'Disc'overy

What do our backbones do? Do our bones have bodies and disc’s? What happens if our spine is crooked?Spine Project

Meet the Mob

Our blood has cells, cells and more cells. Dive deep to get a closer view. Learn about White Blood Cell ‘soldiers’ that fight for us and help keep us healthy.White Blood Cell Project

Have a Heart... and some blood too!

Is our heart really the shape of a Valentine’s Heart? Why is blood so important? How does blood move around? What happens when we get cut? How much blood do we have? Where does blood come from? Blood Vessel Project

Hear ye, hear ye. Now Hear This!

Have you ever spun around until you were so dizzy you couldn't stand? When you stop spinning are you still dizzy, or does the dizziness stop right away? How does sound travel? What does the Doctor see when they look in your ear?Ear Drum Project

Suck it up. Time to meet the Twins.

If our LUNGS can’t move by themselves, then how do we breathe?Do we really need our lungs to talk? What happens when our diaphragm is spastic? (Uh, What's a diaphragm??)Lung Project

Testimonials

★★★★★
"I think if people knew more about the workings of the human body, they would take better care of themselves." "...she impressed me with her knowledge of human anatomy and musculoskeletal injuries..." ~ Dr. M. L. T., Forensic Pathologist / M.D.
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"Informative and interesting" "You made the class fun and easy, and as a result, they earned the My Body Try-Its patch, and Asthma Awareness patch." ~ S. C., Brownie Leader, Troop 2103
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"Nancy delivers the information with humor, insight and a degree of awe that is contagious to the kids as well as the parents. ...simple and eye-opening." ~ D. D., Workshop Parent
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"caring, dedicated, patient, understanding, articulate, enthusiastic, gives 100%, a sincere professional with a true sense of moral fiber... It is without reservation that I recommend Nancy and her human body workshops." ~ D. T., Teacher
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"Nancy is 'Smarter than a Fifth Grader' when it comes to the human body! This Workshop for Kids is a great way for anyone to learn about their body. I definitely recommend... " ~ Dr. J. A., Chiropractor
★★★★★
“This is a class that isn't just for kids… It's fun, exciting, informative, interactive… The instructor and her sidekick are hilarious, engaging, and most importantly HIGHLY KNOWLEDGEABLE!!!
Upon experiencing this class, I think my children have shifted their future careers.” ~ L. H., Workshop Parent
★★★★★
"Making the spine project really helped me understand how the spine looks and works! I will never forget this lesson." ~ D. (15 yr-old) Homeschool Student
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"The simplified presentation of information and eye project creativity is well thought out. Nancy is bright and passionate with a strong desire to accurately share and educate..." ~ Dr. R. L., Optomotrist