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🛡️ Body defences

4 short answers for ages 6–9. Start with “Why do I get a fever when I am sick?” or explore the complete set together.

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This set has 4 short, child-friendly answers about this topic and is designed for ages 6–9. Every card adds a fact, something small to try and a prompt that keeps the conversation going.

Tap a question to reveal the answer, share the fun fact, try the tiny activity, then talk about it together.

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Card 1/4 schedule2 min · Together Why do I get a fever when I am sick? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do I get a fever when I am sick?

A fever means your body has turned up its own heat on purpose to fight off germs that are making you unwell. Many germs do not like the warmth, so your body raises the temperature to slow them down while it works to get you better.

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Talk about itWhat helps you feel a bit better and cosier when you are unwell?

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Did you know?A fever is a sign your body's defences are switched on and hard at work, not a sign something is broken.

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Try itWhen you feel poorly, rest and sip water. That gives your busy body the energy it needs to win the fight.

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Still curious?How does my body know when to stop the fever?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 2/4 schedule2 min · Together What are germs? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What are germs?

Germs are living things far too tiny to see, and a few of them can make you poorly if they get inside your body. The good news is that your body has clever defences, and simple habits like washing your hands wash most germs away before they cause trouble.

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Talk about itWhen during the day is it most important to wash your hands?

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Did you know?A single drop of dirty water can hold more germs than there are people in a huge city.

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Try itWash your hands with soap and sing a short song while you scrub. That is about how long it takes to send the germs down the drain.

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Still curious?Are all germs bad for us, or are some helpful?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 3/4 schedule2 min · Together Why do we cough? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do we cough?

A cough is a sudden burst of air that your body uses to blast something out of your throat or lungs, like dust, a crumb that went the wrong way, or gunk when you have a cold. It is one of your body's quick ways of keeping your airways clear so you can breathe easily.

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Talk about itWhy is it kind to cover your mouth when you cough near other people?

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Did you know?The air in a cough rushes out fast enough to clear your throat in a single blast.

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Try itNotice how a cough happens all by itself when a drink goes down the wrong way. Your body is protecting your lungs.

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Still curious?Why does a cough sometimes stick around after a cold is gone?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 4/4 schedule2 min · Together How does a cut heal itself? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

How does a cut heal itself?

The moment you get a small cut, your blood quickly turns sticky and forms a plug to stop the bleeding, which dries into a scab. Under that scab your body is busy building brand new skin, and once it is ready the scab drops off on its own.

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Talk about itWhy do you think it is best not to pick at a scab?

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Did you know?A scab is like a little shield your body makes to guard the repair work happening underneath.

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Try itIf you have a scab, leave it alone and let it do its job. Picking it slows the healing and can leave a mark.

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Still curious?Why do some cuts leave a scar and others do not?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Answers are simplified for young children and checked against child-friendly science references.

🛡️ Body defences

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Grow and the Cold Air

Grow and the Quiet Room

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Grow and the Warm Water

Grow and the Bowing Pawn

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