Senses & Body Part
I use this sense to listen to people
Hearing, ears
After I do 10 jumping jacks, my lungs are...
Breathing harder/deeper/faster
Everyone shares three smells they like!
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
My skin feels hot, my heart is beating fast, and my muscles are tense
Nervous, worried, anxious
Its way too loud!
Leave, put on noise cancelling headphones, ask if the volume can be turned down, take a break
I use this sense to look around
Sight, eyes
After I drink a sip of water, my mouth feels...
Wet/moist
Everyone shares one thing they like to do before bed to help feel calm
1. ______
My brain feels light, my mouth is smiling, my muscles feel loose
happy, content, calm
Its way too hot!
Take off a layer of clothes if you can, drink cold water, turn down the temperature in the room if you can, use a fan
I use this sense to ____ my food
Smell, nose
When I rub my hands back and forth really fast, my skin feels...
warm/hot
Everyone shares two warning sign that they are feeling frustrated or angry
1. ______
2. ______
My hands are clenched, my teeth are clenched, my face is red and hot, my heart is beating fast
Angry, frustrated, annoyed
I don't like the smell of the food being cooked
Tell your mom/dad, ask for something different, eat in a different room, go outside for a break
I use this sense to feel the slime between my fingers
tactile/touch, skin
When I bend forward and touch my toes, I can feel the muscles in my legs...
Stretch, pull
Everyone shares whether they like loud music or quiet music
Loud or quiet?
My stomach feels full, there is pressure in my belly, I feel uncomfortable
I need to use the bathroom
My legs feel antsy, my brain is buzzing and its hard to focus, and I don't like sitting still
Use an exercise ball, take a movement break, use a fidget
I use this sense to tell what my body is feeling - like if I am hungry, or need to pee, or am feeling pain
interoception, internal organs
When I run up and down the stairs, I can feel my heart...
Beat faster, louder, harder
Everyone shares one warning sign that they are hungry
1. ______
My eyelids feel heavy, my brain feels slow, my breathing is slow
tired, sleepy
My clothes are uncomfortable and the tag is itchy
Tell your mom/dad, cut off the tag, try a different pair of pants or shirt, put a shirt underneath the sweater/jacket to make it more comfy