Listening to Your Body's Signals
Understanding Interoception Learning to tune into your body For Year 3 Students
What is Your Body Telling You Right Now?
Close your eyes for 10 seconds What do you notice? Heart beating? Breathing? Feeling hungry or thirsty?
What is Interoception?
Your body's internal messaging system Helps you know what's happening inside Like having a special superpower! Everyone has it - we just need to practice using it
Body Signals We Can Feel
{"left":"Hungry tummy rumbling\nThirsty dry mouth\nTired heavy eyelids\nNeed toilet pressure feeling","right":"Happy warm chest feeling\nWorried butterflies in tummy\nExcited bouncy energy\nCalm slow breathing"}
Heart Detective Activity
Find your pulse on your wrist or neck Count your heartbeats for 15 seconds Now do 10 jumping jacks Check your pulse again What changed?
Why is Body Listening Important?
Keeps us healthy and safe Tells us when we need food or water Helps us know when to rest Shows us how we're feeling Helps us make good choices
Breathing Buddy Exercise
Lie down with a stuffed animal on your tummy Watch your buddy rise and fall as you breathe Try slow, deep breaths Notice how it feels different Can you make your buddy move slowly?
Remember This!
Your body is always talking to you - you just need to listen!
When Body Signals Get Mixed Up
Sometimes we might not notice signals We might be too busy or distracted Strong emotions can make signals confusing That's okay - we can practice getting better! The more we practice, the clearer signals become
Body Scan Adventure
Close your eyes and imagine you're a detective Start at the top of your head Slowly move down your body Notice any feelings, tensions, or sensations What clues is your body giving you?
Daily Body Check-ins
{"left":"Morning: How do I feel when I wake up?\nBefore meals: Am I actually hungry?\nDuring play: Is my body tired or energetic?\nBefore bed: What does my body need to rest?","right":"When upset: Where do I feel emotions in my body?\nAfter exercise: How has my body changed?\nDuring class: Do I need to move or stretch?\nWhen drinking: Am I thirsty or just bored?"}
Your Body Listening Journey
You've learned about interoception today Practice listening to your body every day Notice your hunger, thirst, and energy Pay attention to your breathing and heartbeat Remember: your body is your friend and guide!