Body Clues
Your heart beats faster, your hands get sweaty, and your stomach feels funny before a test. What might your body be telling you?
I might be feeling nervous or anxious.
Name one thing you can do when you start to feel upset.
Take deep breaths, count to ten, stretch, draw, or ask for a break.
You feel a little worried about an upcoming spelling test. What might your emotional temperature be?
2
What is one thing you can do to calm your body when you feel angry?
Take deep breaths, count to ten, or take a break.
Your fists are clenched, your face feels hot, and your muscles are tight. What feeling might you be experiencing?
Anger or frustration.
Imagine you are smelling a flower and slowly blowing out birthday candles. What calming strategy are you using?
Deep breathing.
Your teacher changes your seat, and you feel a little annoyed but can still focus. What might your emotional temperature be?
2 or 3
Your heart is racing, your hands are sweaty, and you have a test coming up. What might you be feeling?
Nervous or anxious.
You are yawning, your eyes feel heavy, and you have trouble focusing. What might your body need?
Rest, sleep, or a break.
You feel overwhelmed by a noisy classroom. Name one calming strategy you could try.
Ask to move to a quieter space, use a calming tool, or ask a trusted adult for help.
You are so frustrated that you want to slam your book and cannot focus. What might your emotional temperature be?
4 or 5
Your friend gets invited to a party, but you do not. Name two feelings you might experience.
Sad, disappointed, lonely, jealous, or left out
Your shoulders relax, and your breathing slows after taking deep breaths. What might this mean?
My body is calming down or relaxing.
Name two body clues that might tell you your emotional temperature is getting higher.
A faster heartbeat, sweaty hands, tense muscles, a louder voice, or difficulty focusing.
Why is it important to notice body clues before our feelings become too big?
It helps us recognize our feelings early and choose a healthy way to respond.