Sensory Systems
Interoception
Tools + Strategies
Social
Self-Regulation
100
The sensory system you would use to look at colors and patterns on clothing.
What is the Visual System
100
What is one body sign that would indicate someone is hungry?
Possible answers: growling stomach, low energy, headache, shaky muscles
100
Name one thing that can cheer you up if you are feeling down or having a tough day.
Many possible answers
100
Angry
100
True or false: Stress can effect our bodies physically as well as mentally and emotionally.
True
200
The Sensory System that notices birds chirping and sirens.
What is the auditory system
200
What is a body sign that would indicate someone is feeling tired?
Possible answers: slow brain, slow muscles, heavy eyes
200
Name a sensory tool that targets each of the following: Touch, vision, hearing, proprioception
touch:
Vision:
Hearing:
Prop:
200
Confused
200
True or false: Paying attention to signals/signs in our body can help us identify and label our emotions?
True
300
The sensory system that tells us if we like or dislike the way something feels (I.e. clothing, blankets).
What is the Tactile System
300
Name a body signal that would tell indicate someone is OUT OF CONTROL (red zone, super angry, terrified, etc.)
Possible answers: screaming, hitting, yelling, running away, stomping/kicking, crying uncontrollably
300
Name a tool or strategy that could help you stay focused during a boring seminar lecture.
Possible answers include: Fidget, snack, water, take a walk, bike desk, stand up, etc.
300
Describe what it means to be "Tuned in" to someone during a conversation or activity.
looking at them, paying attention to what they are saying, paying attention to body language, etc.
300
True or False: Feeling angry/mad is a bad thing and you should avoid it using tools and strategies.
False! All emotions are normal and expected. Anger can be uncomfortable, but you can use strategies to work though it.
400
The system that senses internal feelings and can help us figure out what emotions we are feeling.
What is the interoceptive system
400
Name the Emotion: Fidgety hands and feet, smiling, fast/loud talking, distracted brain
Excited
400
Name 2 strategies you can use to WAKE YOUR BODY UP if you are tired/have low energy.
cold water, fresh air, take a walk, stand up, music
400
This is how people feel when someone is talking over them or showing little social manners.
Annoyed, frustrated, or disrespected
400
Name a tool or strategy you can use to keep track of assignments and things you need to do.
calendar, checklist, planner, taskboard, etc.
500
The sensory system that uses our muscles and joints (i.e. jumping, walking, lifting weights).
What is the Proprioceptive System
500
Name as least two body signs that would indicate anxiety.
Possible answers: fast heart, sweaty skin, distracted/fast brain, fidgety hands/feet
500
What is a strategy you could use to regulate if feeling very anxious/worried (to the point that it is interfering with your day).
Possible answers include: talk to a friend, take a walk, ask an adult for help, deep breathing, coloring, etc
500
True or false: Your classmates are doing something that you don't feel comfortable doing, but you should join anyway because that is how you make friends.
False
500
What can you do to get through an activity that feels frustrating or too overwhelming?
take a break, ask for help, try a new strategy, etc.