My Feelings Give Me Clues | Printable Body Awareness Lesson for Ages 5–7

Does your child struggle to recognize what they are feeling until the emotion has already become overwhelming?

Feelings often create physical clues before they become too big. A fast heartbeat, tight muscles, shaky hands, a warm face, or a “funny” feeling in the stomach can help children understand what their bodies are trying to communicate.

Through the relatable story “Kayden’s Big Day at FunSplashes,” children explore the physical sensations Kayden experiences during an emotional moment. They will practice connecting body clues to emotions so they can recognize and respond to their feelings earlier.

Your child will practice how to:

• Notice physical sensations connected to emotions
• Identify where feelings may show up in the body
• Connect body clues with possible feelings
• Recognize emotional signals before they become overwhelming
• Pause and listen to what their body is communicating
• Explain body clues to a trusted adult
• Choose a helpful response based on what they notice

Inside this lesson:

• The relatable social story “Kayden’s Big Day at FunSplashes”
• Guided comprehension and discussion questions
• A Body Clues Detective activity
• A visual Skill Builder page showing how the body gives clues
• “Listening to My Body” personal-practice activity
• A comparison of listening to and ignoring body clues
• Wrap-up reflection and Parent Extension
• Printable Certificate of Growth

How to use this lesson

The main lesson takes approximately 30–45 minutes and can support one week of continued practice. Complete a few pages at a time or finish the lesson in one sitting, then help your child notice and name body clues during everyday emotional moments.

No teaching experience is required. Simply download, print, and work through the lesson together.

Perfect for:

• Homeschool learning
• Parent-guided practice at home
• Classroom SEL instruction
• Small-group learning
• Counseling or behavior-support sessions
• After-school programs

Please note:

✓ Designed for ages 5–7; may also support children of other ages based on their developmental needs
✓ One complete printable lesson
✓ Instant digital download
✓ Delivered in printable PDF format
✓ Nothing will be shipped
✓ Also included in the complete 8-lesson Managing Big Emotions Unit

Help your child understand that their body gives important emotional clues—and noticing those clues early can help them decide what they need.