Emotions
My stomach feels butterflies and my eyes feel teary. What am I feeling?
Sad
My stomach feels empty and I hear it gurgling. What does my body need?
I need to eat
I feel hyper and have a lot of energy. What energy level am I?
Amped Up/Fidgety
I am responsible for helping you see things around you. What sensory system am I?
Visual
I feel sleepy, but I am in class and need to listen to the teacher's instructions. What could I do to help my body change it's energy level?
Chew minty gum
Take a sip of water
Get up to take a short walk
Use a fidget
Stretch
Eat a quick crunchy snack
My eyes are fluttering, my thoughts feel slow, and my body feels heavy. What am I feeling?
My throat feels dry. What does my body need?
Thirsty
I feel sluggish, and like my energy is drained. What energy level am I?
Sleepy
I am responsible for helping you hear sounds or what other people might say. What sensory system am I?
Auditory/Hearing
My body feels maxed out and angry, but I am trying to focus on my homework. What could I do to help my body change it's energy level?
Take a break
Take deep breathe
Deep pressure / Heavy blanket
Take a short walk
My muscles feel tight, my teeth are clenching, my thoughts feel fast, and my body feels hot. What am I feeling?
Tired
My body feels sweaty and warm. What do I need?
To cool down/ lower temperature
I feel like I am bursting with energy and might shut down. What energy level am I?
Maxed Out
I am responsible for telling you how you are positioning and how you are moving. What sensory system am I?
Vestibular / Movement
My body feels amped up and hyper, but it is time for me to go to sleep. What could I do to help my body change it's energy level?
Swing back and forth
Lift/push/pull something heavy
Do some movement (walking, jumping jacks, etc.)
Listen to calming music
Read a book
My heart is beating fast, my stomach feels butterflies, and my face feels warm. What am I feeling?
Nervous/Scared
My lower stomach feels pressure and full. What do I need?
To go to the bathroom
I feel relaxed, slow, and steady. What energy level am I?
Settled/Calm
I am responsible for telling you what your body is doing, and how hard it is doing it. What sensory system am I?
Proprioceptive / Muscular
I feel calm and relaxed, but it is time for PE and I need to move my body. What could I do to help my body change it's energy level?
Spin
Jump up and down
Eat a crunchy snack
Drink bubbly water
My thoughts feel medium speed, my body is moving still and careful. What am I feeling?
Calm / Focused
My eyes feel heavy, my body is moving slow, and my muscles feel weak. What do I need?
To rest / go to sleep.
I feel engaged, directed, and engaged. What energy level am I?
Single Stream/Focused
I am responsible for telling you how you feel inside. What sensory system am I?
Interoceptive / Internal
I feel like I can't focus and its hard to listen, but I am trying to play a new game with my friends. What could I do to help my body change it's energy level?
Take a short break to move my body
Eat something crunchy
Drink something bubbly/cold