OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaSitting up straight helps your back grow strong and keeps your body feeling great! Good posture means holding your body in a way that is healthy for your bones and muscles. It is an important habit to practice every day.
To sit up perfectly, keep your feet flat on the floor and your shoulders pulled back! You can pretend there is a string gently pulling the top of your head up toward the ceiling. When you slouch or hunch over, try to notice and sit up tall again like a tree.
Sitting tall lets your lungs fill up with plenty of fresh air so you have lots of energy. Good posture keeps your muscles from getting tired and achy. Practicing good posture every day makes you look and feel super confident!
- Your spine is made up of 33 small bones stacked on top of each other like building blocks!
- Sitting up straight actually helps you breathe better because your lungs have more room to fill with air.
- Ballet dancers have some of the best posture in the world because they practice standing tall every day!
