Ears for Kids

Your ears help you hear sounds — from your mom calling your name to your favorite song!

How Do Ears Work?

Sound waves enter your ears and travel to your brain. That’s how you hear music, voices, and even whispers!

Fun Facts About Ears

• Elephants have the biggest ears in the animal kingdom!
• Some people have attached earlobes, others have free-hanging ones.
• Your ears never stop growing — even when you’re grown up!
• Bats use their ears to “see” in the dark — it’s called echolocation.

Let’s Learn More!

Close your eyes and listen — what sounds can you hear around you?