My Body is Talking Worksheet
My Body Is Talking is a body-awareness activity designed to help children notice and communicate physical body signals such as hunger, tiredness, discomfort, excitement, or overwhelm.
Instead of starting with emotions or behavior, this activity begins with body sensations, supporting early interoception, self-advocacy, and regulation skills in a fun worksheet.
How to Use This Activity
Step 1: Introduce the Idea
Begin by saying something simple, such as:
“Our bodies give us clues.”
“Sometimes our body tells us something before we have words.”
Avoid using emotional labels at this stage unless they bring them up.
Step 2: Use Body Diagram
ILook at the body outline and gently notice different indicated areas.
You may ask:
“What part of your body wants to talk today?”
“Do you feel anything in your head, tummy, hands, or legs?”
The child may point, gesture, or name sensations in their own way using the blank sheet.
Step 3: Match Body Signal Icons
Offer the sheet with the body signal icons and allow the child to:
Choose an icon on each area
Point to an icon
Verbally describe what they notice
Examples:
Placing a dizzy swirl on the head
Choosing a snack icon for the tummy
Pointing to the wiggly lines near the legs
There is no requirement to use the icons.
Step 4: Support Communication
If helpful, use simple language such as:
“My body feels…”
“My body needs…”
“Something feels like this picture…”
Children may respond verbally, by pointing, or by moving icons. Use the icons sheets to have kids cut out the symbols and place them on the diagram to describe their feelings.
Follow up: After identifying, you might engage an exercise to solve the problem or to invite a next step such as:
What would help this feeling?
What do I need when I feel this?
Why do I feel…?
