Thinking sheet · Feelings and kindness

Body Clues

Where do you feel feelings in your body? Color the outline to show where worry, anger and joy show up.

Grades
K–4
Time
about 20 minutes
Kids practice
body awareness, naming feelings, early warning signs

What kids do

“Feelings show up in our bodies. Color where you feel each one!”

  1. Color where I feel it
  2. My color key
  3. When my body gives me a clue, I can…

How to run it

  • Talk through examples: butterflies in the tummy, hot cheeks, tight fists.
  • Pick one color per feeling.
  • Everyone’s map is different.

Talk about it

  • Where does worry show up for you?
  • How can body clues help?
  • Where does happy live?

Take it further

Add “excited” and “tired.”

Pairs well with

Free for home and classroom use. Print as many copies as you need.

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